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YR02 KYK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 KYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,458 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 24 Oct 2018 106,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,933 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,273 miles

cut in inner wall o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,073 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedal has a lot of travel, brake service reccomended.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 33,983 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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YR02 KYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YR02 KYK, 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 YR02 KYK registered?

YR02 KYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is YR02 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 KYK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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