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YC02 VHY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,225 mi
Last recorded169,225 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 VHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 169,225 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 169,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 163,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 152,615 miles

Front slight oil leak from underside of vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,799 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2017 142,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,035 miles

Exhaust pipes middle sections hanging bracket broken off pipe

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides splitting (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limit for MOT test (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,483 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 129,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,525 miles

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

brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,854 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 115,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2011 110,111 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 110,111 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,823 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,898 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 58,879 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,204 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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YC02 VHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC02 VHY, 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 YC02 VHY registered?

YC02 VHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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