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Y8 AUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,758 mi
Last recorded51,758 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 AUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 51,758 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 51,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,218 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,331 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 37,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,655 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,002 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F marker light inoperative

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 17,743 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 May 2008 14,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 14,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,364 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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Y8 AUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y8 AUG, 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 Y8 AUG registered?

Y8 AUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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