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YP02 SXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 SXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 126,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,022 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

center exhaust mounting brokern

Fail 9 Jul 2014 110,469 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

center exhaust mounting brokern

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,680 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,010 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,628 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 71,049 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside 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 1 Jun 2007 65,199 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED ON INSIDE FACE

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER SLIGHTLY TORN

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Fail 1 Jun 2007 65,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED ON INSIDE FACE

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER SLIGHTLY TORN

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGE

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Pass 9 May 2006 55,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 SXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YP02 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

YP02 SXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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