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OV02 YCS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,369 mi
Last recorded73,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 73,369 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,922 miles

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

offside headlamp lense missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,596 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,594 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Oil leak

battery requires charging

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

o/s door lock damaged

reverse lamp broken

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,997 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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OV02 YCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV02 YCS, 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 OV02 YCS registered?

OV02 YCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is OV02 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 YCS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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