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AJ02 YWS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,830 mi
Last recorded149,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 149,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 143,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres getting low

Fail 16 Jun 2017 143,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both front tyres getting low

Pass 27 May 2016 132,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,681 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 107,295 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 31 May 2013 107,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 95,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 85,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 85,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,044 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 YWS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

AJ02 YWS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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