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Y4 PWH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 PWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 85,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle from hose to wheel cylinder corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 80,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,483 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 78,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter or pipes to filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/55/16 thorn in outer sidewall , punctured

Pass 24 Jul 2021 76,770 miles

All brake discs are pitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 76,770 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake discs are pitted

Exhaust deteriorated

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,638 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Offside front tire is worn on the inner edge.

Fail 1 Aug 2020 73,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.

Offside front tire is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2019 70,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front sills damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 68,773 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front sills damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 62,603 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 56,843 miles

both front tyres are low on inner edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 54,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2014 51,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 44,249 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 40,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2010 37,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,259 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,259 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,804 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,965 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,964 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,167 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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Y4 PWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 Y4 PWH, 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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Y4 PWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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