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YB02 YGN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,163 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 101,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,226 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,114 miles

brake pad warning light on

front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 73,474 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 55,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,809 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

eng management light on

under tray fixings missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,458 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

washer bottle leaking

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,947 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 19,850 miles

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

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 YGN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green 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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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