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YS02 UUD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,266 mi
Last recorded78,266 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,266 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyres outer wall scuffed

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s plastic/powder coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/n/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material powder coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyres outer wall scuffed.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,891 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers have travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers have travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,286 miles

esp switch intermittent fault

Fail 30 Sep 2017 70,286 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,096 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,571 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 57,736 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,509 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 49,509 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,494 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,758 miles

dry leak on fuel filter

Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,758 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

dry leak on fuel filter

Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,192 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 23,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,220 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 UUD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS02 UUD, 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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YS02 UUD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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