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PY02 UVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,161 mi
Last recorded115,161 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 115,161 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,654 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 110,637 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,725 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 107,723 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 107,719 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing center pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

high level stop light is in operative

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

high level stop light is in operative

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,644 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 94,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,178 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 61,178 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2011 55,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,102 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,423 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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PY02 UVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PY02 UVG, 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 PY02 UVG registered?

PY02 UVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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