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YB02 VNE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,826 mi
Last recorded165,826 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 165,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 160,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 160,364 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 153,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 152,411 miles

Oil Leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 152,401 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,767 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 97,943 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,625 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,104 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Apr 2008 68,869 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 34,935 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 34,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 27,329 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 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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What year was YB02 VNE registered?

YB02 VNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YB02 VNE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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