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YO02 MEV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,805 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lower sill corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lower sill corroded

Rear lower tray security

all brake splash guards corroded

upper cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear lower sill corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lower sill corroded

Rear lower tray security

all brake splash guards corroded

upper cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,965 miles

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

Front inner steering joints play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake splash guards corroded

left/right rear sills corroded

upper covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front inner steering joints play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all brake splash guards corroded

left/right rear sills corroded

upper covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filter rusty

Holes in Left and Right rear sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brakes showing signs of excess heat (But all free on test)

brake servo hose cracking

headlamp pattern poor

Fail 4 Jan 2020 92,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filter rusty

Holes in Left and Right rear sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear brakes showing signs of excess heat (But all free on test)

brake servo hose cracking

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,394 miles

Bonnet lever in secure , bonnet still opens

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet lever in secure , bonnet still opens

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,949 miles

Bonnet lever in secure , bonnet still opens

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat base loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre badly cracking , worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly cracking worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched /marked (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,949 miles

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

Bonnet lever in secure , bonnet still opens

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat base loose but still secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre badly cracking , worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly cracking worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched /marked (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l on dash

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,898 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2008 39,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,918 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 MEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MEV, 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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YO02 MEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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