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CE02 YNW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 YNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,948 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working high level brake light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,549 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,325 miles

Drivers door mirror back broken

Engine mil light stays on

Engine misfiring

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front No plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door mirror back broken

Engine mil light stays on

Engine misfiring

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front No plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,077 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,345 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,375 miles

o/s rear tyre tread has slight distortion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,276 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,233 miles

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

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 15 Jun 2005 25,723 miles

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

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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CE02 YNW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CE02 YNW, 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 CE02 YNW registered?

CE02 YNW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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