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YE51 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,514 miles

whole underside of vehicle coated with waxoil.

Pass 28 May 2025 108,995 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2025 108,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S gaiter twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,966 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 101,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,357 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 97,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED headlamp bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED headlamp bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 91,522 miles

Front Offside and nearside brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat

Pass 6 May 2021 83,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 77,837 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy but not effecting light output

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 77,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamp lenses slightly cloudy but not effecting light output

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 70,780 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s shoulders cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 55,722 miles

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

engine covers fitted

trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 50,684 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 43,089 miles

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

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

catalitic convertor heat sheild loose

front tyres starting to wear inside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 35,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,206 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 20,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,978 miles

nearside front tyre getting cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 13,804 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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YE51 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YE51 BUG, 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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YE51 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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