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YO02 OJP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 111,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front wipers smear

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover is chaffing on plastic oil filter housing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre suspect not repairable ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,314 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 99,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,876 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 79,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,836 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both top mounts have movement in them (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked in 2 places (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 77,836 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both top mounts have movement in them (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked in 2 places (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,287 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,287 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,986 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,607 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 OJP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

YO02 OJP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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