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OY02 WLD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 WLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel is a steel wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 92,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,091 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,091 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust bracket is fractured

Fail 1 Apr 2013 75,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 75,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 70,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,114 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,671 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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OY02 WLD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

OY02 WLD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is OY02 WLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY02 WLD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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