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YS02 LHH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,001 mi
Last recorded106,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 LHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,953 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,449 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,349 miles

Boot will not open, all testable items checked with rear seat in down position

Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,348 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Boot will not open, all testable items checked with rear seat in down position

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,057 miles

Corrosion to exhaust centre section

Corrosion to front coil springs

Pitting to all brake disc's.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,074 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 45,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2008 43,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 34,656 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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YS02 LHH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YS02 LHH, 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

How do I check the history of YS02 LHH?

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What year was YS02 LHH registered?

YS02 LHH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is YS02 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS02 LHH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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