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YD02 YHO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 YHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm with no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 135,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 128,701 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 128,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 119,254 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre has small cuts on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 114,477 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,844 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 93,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,367 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 60,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,264 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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 YHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHO, 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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YD02 YHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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