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W602 DUA

2000 Volkswagen Bettle

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,558 mi
Last recorded117,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bettle71,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW602 DUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 117,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 117,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 109,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 109,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 106,658 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 100,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 100,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 97,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 97,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 94,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,041 miles

top rust on all brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,721 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 45,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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W602 DUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bettle in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 71,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W602 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W602 DUA is a 2000 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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