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WR02 DYS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,636 miles

centre exhaust bracket broke

Fail 18 Oct 2018 72,636 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 60,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 55,443 miles

Boot can not be accessed to check spare

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 May 2013 55,443 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Boot can not be accessed to check spare

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,996 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,603 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,042 miles

all four tyres on vehicle perished and cracking slightly in sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2007 23,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,111 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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WR02 DYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR02 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR02 DYS registered?

WR02 DYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is WR02 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 DYS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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