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CU02 YMY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,620 mi
Last recorded116,620 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 116,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,410 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 111,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,575 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear sills rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2022 107,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear sills rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,436 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,789 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,812 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 15 Mar 2012 47,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,866 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,215 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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CU02 YMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU02 YMY, 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 CU02 YMY registered?

CU02 YMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is CU02 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 YMY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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