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RY02 DLV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,696 mi
Last recorded76,696 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 DLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 75,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 71,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,448 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Unable to tell if affecting beam image due to dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. also 18 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit. also 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 47,561 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,412 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 38,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 37,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,197 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber gators damaged

engine management light on dash

n/s/f tyre perished (9years old)

n/s/r tyre 12 years old

o/s/r tyre 9 years old

Fail 9 Oct 2013 36,197 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorber gators damaged

engine management light on dash

n/s/f tyre perished (9years old)

n/s/r tyre 12 years old

o/s/r tyre 9 years old

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,384 miles

front shock absorber gators split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,793 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,768 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,424 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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RY02 DLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY02 DLV, 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 RY02 DLV registered?

RY02 DLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 DLV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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