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RY02 GYR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,134 mi
Last recorded166,134 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 GYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 166,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 157,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 153,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 150,885 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 150,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,230 miles

man light on

osr spring rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2016 145,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 145,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 143,211 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 143,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,913 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 61,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,765 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,765 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,312 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,980 miles

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

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

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

rear seats folded down and boot loaded unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,259 miles

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

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

both o/s and n/s front shockabsorbere dust gaitors shreded

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

n/s front headlamp aim slightly high

slight binding to o/s rear wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2006 27,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,681 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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RY02 GYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY02 GYR, 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 RY02 GYR registered?

RY02 GYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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