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YP02 SYF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,722 mi
Last recorded68,722 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 SYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,718 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high WONT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,256 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket

Fail 21 Mar 2015 47,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,137 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,378 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,438 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 SYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP02 SYF registered?

YP02 SYF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is YP02 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP02 SYF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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