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YD02 GYK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,662 mi
Last recorded125,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 GYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,748 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 119,748 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 113,592 miles

parking brake 18 percent

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,341 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,211 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,211 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,307 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,879 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,838 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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YD02 GYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 YD02 GYK, 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 YD02 GYK registered?

YD02 GYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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