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SA02 YPV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 YPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,808 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 48,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,185 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,553 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,905 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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SA02 YPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA02 YPV, 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 SA02 YPV registered?

SA02 YPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is SA02 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 YPV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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