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LO02 YYD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,546 mi
Last recorded166,546 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 166,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 166,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 162,874 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 162,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 159,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,644 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 156,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 150,130 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2014 149,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,438 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 127,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 127,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,439 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 8 Apr 2011 115,439 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,681 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2010 103,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2009 92,978 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre tread worn very low

Pass 13 May 2008 81,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre tread worn very low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,345 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 69,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,495 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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LO02 YYD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LO02 YYD, 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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LO02 YYD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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