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YE02 SFK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 134,518 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 134,518 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 132,778 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 131,044 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 131,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,727 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various / most (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster retaining water

Fail 5 Dec 2016 129,725 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced retaining water (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various / most (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster retaining water

Pass 31 Dec 2015 128,017 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 127,987 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 125,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 125,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,363 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 122,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2012 113,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Dec 2011 107,502 miles

engine undertray insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2011 107,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,973 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Dec 2010 93,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,188 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,123 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnett safety catch release missing

Fail 18 Aug 2006 30,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnett safety catch release missing

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 SFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 YE02 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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