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CA02 YMR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 YMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,141 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,066 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Oct 2011 87,231 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working & lens broken

service light flashing

tick over slightly uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,231 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working & lens broken

service light flashing

tick over slightly uneven

Fail 27 Oct 2010 82,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,560 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,278 miles

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

n/s/f spot light lens broken

plastic engine under tray broken

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,278 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs v/lipped

n/s/f spot light lens broken

plastic engine under tray broken

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

plastic under tray broken and hanging down

Fail 27 Oct 2008 75,184 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

plastic under tray broken and hanging down

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,827 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 54,619 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 YMR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA02 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

CA02 YMR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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