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YF02 FWU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,673 mi
Last recorded110,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 110,673 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,030 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,805 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,930 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,069 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,997 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 78,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,964 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 62,723 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,723 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 50,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,192 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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YF02 FWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YF02 FWU, 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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YF02 FWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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