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EO52 DYY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,786 mi
Last recorded89,786 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat belt latch casing missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

exhaust mounting detatched

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,739 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,053 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,548 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,174 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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EO52 DYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO52 DYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO52 DYY registered?

EO52 DYY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EO52 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 DYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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