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W202 YKR

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 YKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,561 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 98,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 98,360 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 98,360 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,285 miles

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

front discs are slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 91,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,633 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,671 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 69,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 60,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,292 miles

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

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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W202 YKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 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 W202 YKR, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W202 YKR registered?

W202 YKR is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W202 YKR safe to buy?

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