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YE02 VJK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,723 mi
Last recorded127,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 VJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 127,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,798 miles

outer sills corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,238 miles

rear exhaust mount weak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear shocks weak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,684 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 96,682 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,583 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,830 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,486 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 52,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 52,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,786 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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YE02 VJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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