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AJ02 YWM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,767 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres treads, lightly perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2019 55,767 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres treads, lightly perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL. Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal operation slightly long and soft

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PAS reservoir insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,010 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 YWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

AJ02 YWM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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