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YP02 WMM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,334 mi
Last recorded165,334 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 WMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 165,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 164,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 131,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 131,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 117,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,582 miles

n/s rear tyre nearing wearbands both rear tyres cracking on wall and tread

Fail 7 Jan 2012 106,443 miles

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

n/s rear tyre nearing wearbands both rear tyres cracking on wall and tread

Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,289 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,642 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,693 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 54,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WMM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

YP02 WMM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is YP02 WMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP02 WMM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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