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RE02 YAO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,097 mi
Last recorded160,097 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 160,097 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 152,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 148,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s sill corroded through in non-prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 139,237 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Fail 28 Sep 2011 115,708 miles

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

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 28 Sep 2011 115,708 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n.s.r and o.s.r tyres mishaped inner edges.

small stone chip in windscreen,

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,236 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

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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RE02 YAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RE02 YAO, 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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RE02 YAO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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