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J14 JYP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 JYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,388 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

osf tyre inner edge worn

osr floor around water drain corrodid

Fail 1 Feb 2016 139,388 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

osf tyre inner edge worn

osr floor around water drain corrodid

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,216 miles

washer bottle now empty.......front number plate cracked,,,,,,,both fron t tyres on 2mm very low.petrol flap lock not working

Pass 3 Apr 2010 56,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,694 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 40,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 34,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J14 JYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J14 JYP, 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 J14 JYP registered?

J14 JYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is J14 JYP safe to buy?

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