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AJ02 YVY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,795 miles

all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* front and rearbrake discs worn and corroded* usual play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes* both rear tyres perished* handbrakelever slightly stiff*

Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* front and rearbrake discs worn and corroded* usual play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes* both rear tyres perished* handbrakelever slightly stiff*

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,022 miles

front tyres are perished in the tread area

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,556 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)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,669 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 Apr 2008 46,947 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 46,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 32,223 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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AJ02 YVY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ02 YVY, 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 AJ02 YVY registered?

AJ02 YVY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AJ02 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 YVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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