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YB02 BYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,854 mi
Last recorded133,854 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 133,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 133,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 120,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 120,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,274 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Slight corrsion on O/S/R seal area ( Advise only)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 112,274 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrsion on O/S/R seal area ( Advise only)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,158 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre side wall slight splitting

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,451 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 86,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside inner door sill corroded but not considered excessive

offside outer door sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,764 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,232 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,389 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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YB02 BYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB02 BYM, 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 YB02 BYM registered?

YB02 BYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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