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BJ02 YVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 175,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 161,607 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Considerable Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 161,607 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Considerable Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 160,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

holes in osr/nsr outer/inner sills.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 160,487 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain even engine speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

holes in osr/nsr outer/inner sills.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 156,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 149,113 miles

brake pipes plastic coating swelling

exhaust corroded

sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,907 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 144,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

bonnet release handle adrift

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high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,504 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 136,467 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 136,467 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 121,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 119,003 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Steam coming from exhaust-- suspect head gasket

Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 118,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,741 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate starting to seperate

Pass 3 May 2006 36,432 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 36,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ02 YVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BJ02 YVG, 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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BJ02 YVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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