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WP51 DYO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 DYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the cat joins the middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 90,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

E M L light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where the cat joins the middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,719 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front fexis (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 81,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front fexis (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,148 miles

Both front shocker covers damaged

N/S/F lower arm bush starting to peel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F flasher lamp cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Slight noise from O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,609 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 62,609 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,895 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,221 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,472 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 40,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,765 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,205 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,224 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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WP51 DYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP51 DYO, 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 WP51 DYO registered?

WP51 DYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is WP51 DYO safe to buy?

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