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YG02 MZO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,711 mi
Last recorded110,711 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 MZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 110,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 110,704 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,156 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,234 miles

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

engine management light showing a fault

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,093 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 39,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG02 MZO, 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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YG02 MZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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