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YE02 MLU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 MLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,403 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot worn

Nearside Front track rod end play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,449 miles

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 103,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,152 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror glass damaged

play in inner rack joints

Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,244 miles

Offside servo as reduced vacuuam capacity

offside front spring rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,233 miles

offside front wishbone bush showing slight signs of seperation

slightly reduced vaccum operation

Pass 24 May 2013 79,853 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 May 2013 79,780 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2012 72,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

intercooler pipe insecure under vehicle

nearside and offside outer sills slight damage

Pass 31 May 2011 66,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 66,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,358 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under tray insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 53,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,504 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YE02 MLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YE02 MLU, 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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YE02 MLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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