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YO02 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,318 mi
Last recorded67,318 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,481 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,989 miles

Nearside 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 16 Apr 2009 53,508 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,429 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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YO02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YO02 BUG, 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 YO02 BUG registered?

YO02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YO02 BUG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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