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W202 YOJ

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,174 mi
Last recorded115,174 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 YOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 115,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 115,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak pretty bad ()

Pass 8 May 2017 106,156 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 106,155 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished/nail in tread

Offside Front inner track rod ball joint slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2016 101,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/nail in tread

Offside inner track rod ball joint slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,882 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light remains on.

offside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,426 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine holds excessive oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 68,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f head lamp glass missing (not effectimg beam pattern)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,534 miles

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

engine holds oil leaks recommend diagnose and repair

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 52,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre excess wear to inner edge encrouching on to sidewall

oil leakage to rear of engine

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,722 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 31,590 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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W202 YOJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W202 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

W202 YOJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W202 YOJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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