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WN02 YJF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 YJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,101 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 83,094 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted unsafe to carry out the test. Vehicle emitting dense smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,789 miles

exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,789 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 78,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front seat belt buckle, cover missing.

Nearside rear tyre worn.

Offside front tyre worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,127 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle plastic surround missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 75,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle plastic surround missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,562 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 70,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,039 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 24 Dec 2013 63,615 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,104 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,372 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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WN02 YJF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WN02 YJF, 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 WN02 YJF registered?

WN02 YJF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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