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HG02 YMY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 YMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,458 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 124,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 121,215 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 119,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,635 miles

REAR DISC CORRODED AND LIPPED

REAR PADS WEARING THIN

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 118,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust emissions overall fail (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak not excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,239 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed where it was previously failed for corrosion, unable to check work carried out

Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 108,370 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

wipers jumping but clearing screen

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,160 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 105,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 103,346 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,503 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,428 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,617 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 86,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,091 miles

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2010 69,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 39,308 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 39,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HG02 YMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 HG02 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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HG02 YMY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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