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Y123 AJN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 AJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 122,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 117,226 miles

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hose are all dry req clean re pressure check wax oil grease through out preventive maintenance does work

Fail 15 Feb 2018 117,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive over heat no print (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out shape and on wear markers inne edge worst near to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hose are all dry req clean re pressure check wax oil grease through out preventive maintenance does work

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,711 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 105,709 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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,561 miles

chip in zone "A" of windscreen but not in view of the road

eml light on

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,456 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,764 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 15,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 15,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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Y123 AJN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y123 AJN, 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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Y123 AJN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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