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YP02 FVE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,380 mi
Last recorded87,380 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 FVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,380 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 87,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,498 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 66,065 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 66,063 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 59,134 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 59,122 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,357 miles

all brake discs backing plates have corrosion on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,058 miles

all brake discs shields are deteriorating

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,058 miles

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

all brake discs shields are deteriorating

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2015 50,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,031 miles

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,265 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,642 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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YP02 FVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YP02 FVE, 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 YP02 FVE registered?

YP02 FVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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