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YM02 NSO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 NSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyre outer side walls have slight damage, not showing cords

brake pipes at rear are starting to deteriorate

front and rear sub-frames are starting to corrode

front brake discs are starting to corrode

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting when jacked

Fail 8 Jan 2020 104,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when foot brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguishes when foot brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyre outer side walls have slight damage, not showing cords

brake pipes at rear are starting to deteriorate

front and rear sub-frames are starting to corrode

front brake discs are starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded at the front, not within a prescribed area

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting when jacked

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,103 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 95,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wheel speed sensor (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,037 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)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/f outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav ()

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2015 73,853 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts to inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre mounting broken exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,356 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,963 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 Oct 2010 35,923 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,079 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,360 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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YM02 NSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YM02 NSO, 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 YM02 NSO registered?

YM02 NSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is YM02 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM02 NSO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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