MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre has damage on outer side wall
Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material
oil leak on back of engine
osf/nsf brake pipes in inner wheel arch covered in grease
osf/nsf macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment.
osf/nsf track rod end dust covers deteriorated
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both front tyres are close to legal limit
Front both osf/nsf upper strut top has slight free play
Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit
Oil Leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators missing LENS BROKEN (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)
Oil Leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
brake warning light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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YB02 VNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YB02 VNE, 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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YB02 VNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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