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PG02 YOX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

245,259 mi
Last recorded245,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 YOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 245,259 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 239,692 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underbody Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 239,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underbody Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 236,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 230,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 224,920 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 208,634 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 208,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 197,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 195,496 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 195,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sightly pitted & corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 189,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 185,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 173,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 163,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 163,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 152,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,223 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 141,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 132,942 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 132,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 121,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 110,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 93,335 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 93,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 77,118 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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PG02 YOX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PG02 YOX, 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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PG02 YOX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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