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YA02 FUH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,644 mi
Last recorded127,644 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 FUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 127,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf (4.4.3 (a))

Front top suspension mount ing s have slight movement in

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner treads

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake readings are on 16%,minimum for the Mot is 16%.

Fail 31 May 2019 127,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf (4.4.3 (a))

Front top suspension mount ing s have slight movement in

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner treads

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake readings are on 16%,minimum for the Mot is 16%.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 107,802 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2017 107,801 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,044 miles

Front no#plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 96,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front no#plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,007 miles

damage to o/s outersill

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,268 miles

brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,678 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,231 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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YA02 FUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA02 FUH, 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 YA02 FUH registered?

YA02 FUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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