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OY52 DCE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,097 mi
Last recorded101,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 DCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,097 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 101,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,566 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 99,566 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,595 miles

Offside Front door handle broken but opening and closing door effectively

Oil leak ()

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

dip stick broken

Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,595 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on outer surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door handle broken but opening and closing door effectively

Oil leak ()

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

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

dip stick broken

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,712 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 88,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 76,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,501 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WEARING UNIVENLY

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,831 miles

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)

centre exhaust mount rusted appart

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 34,323 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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OY52 DCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY52 DCE, 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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OY52 DCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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