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YH02 XEC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,664 mi
Last recorded163,664 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 XEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 163,664 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 163,662 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 162,976 miles

Both strut top mounts have slight play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 162,976 miles

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

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

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

Both strut top mounts have slight play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 159,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 155,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 151,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 146,097 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken.

play in steering rack joints.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

turbo intercooler pipe leaking.

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 146,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre mounting broken.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (almost to cords) and splitting on sidewall.

play in steering rack joints.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

turbo intercooler pipe leaking.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 140,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,950 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 128,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,170 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 115,144 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 104,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 90,354 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 56,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,585 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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YH02 XEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

YH02 XEC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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