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YH02 XAS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,080 mi
Last recorded124,080 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 XAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 124,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,814 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sill areas front to rear has surface rust inner and outer

Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,970 miles

Coil spring corroded front to rear all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear both sides inner sill areas have surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear inner sill areas both sides have surface rust

coil spring corroded front to rear all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,595 miles

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

centre stop light not working

nearside wiper blade poor

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty always on with side lights (1.3.1a)

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

centre stop light not working

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,634 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

by pass rpm

eng mangement light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 115,016 miles

engine management light on-front tyres worn slightly on edge-front d bushes have slight movement-rear brake pads low-rear coil springs corroded-

Fail 26 Feb 2013 115,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on-front tyres worn slightly on edge-front d bushes have slight movement-rear brake pads low-rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

at rear n/plate slight detireted engine maneg ment light on

Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some reduced working surface on inner side of n/s front brake disc due to rust

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,164 miles

some reduced working surface on inner side of n/s front brake disc due to rust

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,442 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 78,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 72,173 miles

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 4 Jun 2007 56,685 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,685 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 38,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2006 38,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YH02 XAS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH02 XAS, 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 YH02 XAS registered?

YH02 XAS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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