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YL02 MOU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,304 mi
Last recorded126,304 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,304 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,976 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 122,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,076 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,145 miles

all steel pipes swollen but plastic coated unable to access

Fail 6 Jan 2016 95,145 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all steel pipes swollen but plastic coated unable to access

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,441 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2012 81,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2012 81,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,246 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2007 51,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2007 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,495 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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YL02 MOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL02 MOU, 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 YL02 MOU registered?

YL02 MOU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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