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YL02 PCY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

181,000 mi
Last recorded181,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 PCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 181,000 miles

advice on unable to check the underside floor and inner sills due to heavy undeseal

Pass 13 Jan 2018 180,616 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed now allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2016 179,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 177,515 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sills have been heavily under-sealed not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 169,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 154,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,491 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 23 Aug 2008 75,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 26,545 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 PCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YL02 PCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL02 PCY registered?

YL02 PCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is YL02 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 PCY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL02 PCY have outstanding finance?

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