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CU02 YMF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 108,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 108,799 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 103,547 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

advise driveshaft oil seal leak

advise mil lamp illuminated

Fail 1 May 2018 103,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc inner edge in poor condition (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

advise driveshaft oil seal leak

advise mil lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,516 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

advise engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,429 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,429 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

scratch in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,262 miles

rear no plate light lenz n/s missing

shock dust cover split

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

shock dust cover split

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate light lenz n/s missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,517 miles

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

o/s wiper blade spliting on ends

Fail 13 Jul 2010 49,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper blade spliting on ends

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,882 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,705 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust section bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,835 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 27,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2006 22,398 miles

oil leak

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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CU02 YMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CU02 YMF, 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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CU02 YMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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