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OY02 OMS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,304 mi
Last recorded124,304 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 OMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 124,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 119,135 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre over date and stress cracks in tread

wheel alignment requires attention

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,898 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,752 miles

Nsr osr near suspension mountings chassis slight surface corrosion

Slight oil leak but still ok

Suspension components all has surfce corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 97,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,978 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,145 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,509 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,229 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damage to ns lower outer sill

parking brake excesive travel

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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OY02 OMS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY02 OMS, 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.

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What year was OY02 OMS registered?

OY02 OMS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for OY02 OMS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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