MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YF02 GBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 YF02 GBU, 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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What year was YF02 GBU registered?
YF02 GBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.
Is YF02 GBU safe to buy?
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