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YR02 OKB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 OKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 122,298 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 122,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all coil springs are corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 117,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all coil springs are corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 116,901 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 103,726 miles

Headlamp switch faulty fog illuminates (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,908 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 97,903 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,442 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,020 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,020 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,525 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)

centre exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 60,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,337 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,269 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 50,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,195 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres on legal tread limit of 1.6mm

both rear tyres craking of side walls

Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres on legal tread limit of 1.6mm

both rear tyres craking of side walls

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,620 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking up on side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,765 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 OKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YR02 OKB, 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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YR02 OKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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