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WR02 DYT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,529 mi
Last recorded85,529 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,529 miles

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

engine slightly smoky on acceleration test

Fail 18 Nov 2015 85,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine slightly smoky on acceleration test

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,437 miles

EML warning on.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML warning on.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,888 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,888 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,570 miles

EML warning system active.

Front wiper blades in poor condition.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,685 miles

EML warning system active.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,016 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2007 43,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,876 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 36,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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 DYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DYT, 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

How do I check the history of WR02 DYT?

You can check the full history of WR02 DYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR02 DYT registered?

WR02 DYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is WR02 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 DYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR02 DYT have outstanding finance?

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