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YN02 XSU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 124,086 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 118,196 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,047 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 103,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 103,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 2 May 2014 96,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 75,188 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 69,728 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 62,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 62,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 55,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of n/s/f adult seat belt

exterior of vehicle dirty

Fail 2 Feb 2007 49,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of n/s/f adult seat belt

exterior of vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,750 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 XSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc 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 YN02 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

YN02 XSU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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