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FA02 YWB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,018 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and getting weak

Offside outer sill, full of filler. Recommend proper inspection. Structure of vehicle questionable

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

both outer sills corroded and weak

emissions erratic, just passed

Fail 30 Aug 2018 107,006 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure bottom hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Emissions not tested loosing compression possible loose spark plugs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather/air pipes damaged and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers mirror insecure and poorly repaired (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill full of filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and getting weak

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

both outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,939 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,499 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,846 miles

offside and nearside front anti role bar D bushes slight play / worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 97,842 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front anti role bar D bushes slight play / worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,394 miles

front lower wishbone bushes spliiting

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,796 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

corrosion starting on steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

rear inner disc pads appear low rec / insp

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,136 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,134 miles

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)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,805 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,119 miles

** slight fluctuation to front brake reading **

rear brake pads slightly worn †rear tyres wearing low slightly cracking †o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †front brake pads worn †boarderline wear to front brake discs/corroded/lipped/worn † †

surface corrosion to exhaust system †slight gear box oil leak †minor dents/scratches to various body pannels

Fail 3 Aug 2006 31,119 miles

** slight fluctuation to front brake reading **

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

rear brake pads slightly worn †rear tyres wearing low slightly cracking †o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †front brake pads worn †boarderline wear to front brake discs/corroded/lipped/worn † †

surface corrosion to exhaust system †slight gear box oil leak †minor dents/scratches to various body pannels

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 YWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YWB, 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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FA02 YWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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