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YB02 YHW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,553 mi
Last recorded122,553 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 122,553 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushs worn

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,260 miles

both headlamps have weak patterns

Fail 19 Aug 2020 120,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have weak patterns

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 118,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,328 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 114,284 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,909 miles

traction control indicates a fault

Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

traction control indicates a fault

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,565 miles

Both front tyres are wearing more on inner edges of tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front brake backplate excessively corroded

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged and partially loose

Rear subframe corroded slightly in places

Fail 4 Aug 2016 107,565 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres are wearing more on inner edges of tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine slightly overfilled with oil

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front brake backplate excessively corroded

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged and partially loose

Rear subframe corroded slightly in places

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,930 miles

Centre section exhaust bracket detached from system

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,930 miles

Centre section exhaust bracket detached from system

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,513 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,524 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 56,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,735 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,823 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 YHW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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