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CA02 YML

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 YML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 102,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,964 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 77,959 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering component corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,077 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 76,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part of flexi pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 73,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part of flexi pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,127 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,686 miles

Engine management light on.

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear brakes both binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2014 67,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,506 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,695 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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CA02 YML is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA02 YML, 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 CA02 YML registered?

CA02 YML is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is CA02 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 YML shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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