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YK02 XPX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,688 mi
Last recorded146,688 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 XPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,688 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 146,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,947 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 135,477 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 135,474 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,421 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broke in bottom corner (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 126,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broke in bottom corner (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 111,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre has a rip on the sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 93,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 93,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,920 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,825 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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YK02 XPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK02 XPX, 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 YK02 XPX registered?

YK02 XPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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