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YR02 WNZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,992 mi
Last recorded160,992 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 WNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 160,992 miles

advise shocers week front

Fail 31 Oct 2021 160,992 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened wish bones x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached wish bones bushes worn front spliting x2 (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed by rear jaking ponts sill closeing panles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise shocers week front

Pass 26 Oct 2020 159,501 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and front on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel flap not securing closed

nsf and osf jacking points slight damage and nsr outer sill

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2020 159,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective and front on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel flap not securing closed

nsf and osf jacking points slight damage and nsr outer sill

reverse light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2018 144,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 144,010 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area worn , tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area worn , tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,850 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,835 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,455 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,264 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 91,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 91,605 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 81,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 81,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,773 miles

front discs pitting

Fail 28 May 2009 60,551 miles

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

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

front discs pitting

Pass 30 May 2008 51,060 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 51,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,217 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 WNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

YR02 WNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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