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B2 YLO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 124,150 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,150 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,173 miles

n/s/f strut top has slight lift

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f strut top has slight lift

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,470 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 77,185 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 77,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,939 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,590 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,968 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,083 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,712 miles

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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B2 YLO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 YLO, 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 B2 YLO registered?

B2 YLO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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