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FA02 YND

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 YND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 79,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,132 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 70,115 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,980 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,061 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,853 miles

advise rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,657 miles

advise nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,172 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM ON INNER EDGES

N/S R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED & SCREW IN TREAD

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,080 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6 MM ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER EDGE

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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FA02 YND is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA02 YND, 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 FA02 YND registered?

FA02 YND is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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