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YB02 YFY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,963 mi
Last recorded98,963 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 98,963 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both track rod ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front sub-frame slightly damaged

oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Nov 2017 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside sill damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2016 93,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside sill damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2015 84,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,329 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

heatshield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,882 miles

damage on both sills

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,241 miles

ADVISE:- both rear tyres cracking in tread and slightly mishaped, front discs corroded on inner surface.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,950 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 YFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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