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HY02 MYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,793 mi
Last recorded137,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 MYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2019 137,568 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

body work damage

chip in screen

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,839 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 119,925 miles

Central Exhaust noisy box baffles deteriorated (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 119,911 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust noisy box baffles deteriorated (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 111,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,348 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 84,257 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 78,212 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,106 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper lower valance broken, gear box wet with oil

front tyres wearing on edges, front coil springs corroded

kerb damage to alloys, rear exhaust section corroded

slight dents and scratches to various body pannels

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,106 miles

front bumper lower valance broken, gear box wet with oil

front tyres wearing on edges, front coil springs corroded

kerb damage to alloys, rear exhaust section corroded

slight dents and scratches to various body pannels

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,683 miles

kerb damage to alloy rims , dent to n/s sill

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,192 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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HY02 MYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY02 MYC, 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 HY02 MYC registered?

HY02 MYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is HY02 MYC safe to buy?

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