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YP02 XNH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,165 mi
Last recorded152,165 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 152,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Front wipers smeer screen

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,306 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,755 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 126,351 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front tyres on limite on inner edges

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,558 miles

centre brake light inop

front brake disc heavily corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2010 108,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 99,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 88,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 88,253 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has minor chip

Pass 31 May 2007 76,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 59,118 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,118 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 XNH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

YP02 XNH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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