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YG02 AXP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 AXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 86,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 86,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Rear axle and suspension parts are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 79,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,546 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,859 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,318 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,190 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 63,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,357 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,159 miles

CO MIN PASS ON EMISSION TEST

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT BRAKE PADS MIN PASS ATTENSION REQ ASAP

brake pipes corrosion

osf steering/suspension slight knock on slip plates when rocked side to side?

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,894 miles

BRAKE FURRELS CORROSION

front indicator bulbs turning white

rattle on osf wheel when pulled on slip plates.?

stain on fuel filter ?

v/slight movement nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,786 miles

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE EFFORT. REAR BRAKES/PADS REQ CHECKING UN-ABLE TO SEE FULLY ASAP.

chip in windscreen.

exhaust heat shield broken.

front indicator bulbs turning white slightly.

front tyres worn on edges.

osf headlamp slightly low.

rear brake hoses and pipes corrosion starting.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,626 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YG02 AXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YG02 AXP, 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 YG02 AXP registered?

YG02 AXP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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