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YN02 AYF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,366 mi
Last recorded107,366 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 AYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from cat (6.1.2 (a))

M.I.L. indicates a fault

Fail 30 Jan 2019 107,366 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from cat (6.1.2 (a))

M.I.L. indicates a fault

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 85,946 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,630 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,184 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,466 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear discs worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,704 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 45,704 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Engine oil low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,711 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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YN02 AYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YN02 AYF, 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 YN02 AYF registered?

YN02 AYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YN02 AYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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