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Y88 CMH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 CMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,362 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to dense blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting by the offside front position bulb (4.3.3 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,045 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Offside and nearside front Tyre edges

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,385 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,385 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,163 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 116,288 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 116,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine rattle noise

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,472 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 77,038 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,404 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 63,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,912 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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Y88 CMH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y88 CMH, 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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Y88 CMH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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