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BC02 YMG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,485 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 123,475 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,794 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 119,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,575 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 116,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,449 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,281 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,335 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 90,334 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,725 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,649 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 17,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,963 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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BC02 YMG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BC02 YMG, 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 BC02 YMG registered?

BC02 YMG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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