MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,805 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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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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