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YN02 RPO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 RPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 122,750 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 120,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear-2 of (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,717 miles

Timing belt due every 4 years regardless of mileage

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,157 miles

timing belt due every 4 years

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,123 miles

engine management light on

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2013 89,056 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2012 82,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 75,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,602 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,261 miles

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

condition of bonnet catch

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,345 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 RPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN02 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

YN02 RPO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YN02 RPO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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