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PK02 YWH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 YWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,369 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 123,349 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 113,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 108,833 miles

off side rear tyre has tread worn low, close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes have some areas where plastic coating has degraded - very slight surface corrosion present

windscreen has some small stone chips present

Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,637 miles

Wind screen has 2 small stone chips present

the near side front, near side rear and offside rear tyres have some age cracking / perishing present

where vehicle has not been in use, the front and rear brake discs have some surface corrosion present

Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,513 miles

Near side front tyre tread starting to wear low - very legal, but advise monitoring wear

Windscreen has 2 stone chips present

near side door mirror glass has a crack - not affecting vision

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,941 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 72,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2008 58,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2007 50,599 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated.

Pass 10 May 2006 47,880 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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PK02 YWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK02 YWH, 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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PK02 YWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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