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PF02 PYA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 78,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 66,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,303 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,407 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 21,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 13,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,185 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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PF02 PYA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PF02 PYA, 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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PF02 PYA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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