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YS02 WZM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

177,596 mi
Last recorded177,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 WZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 177,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 171,400 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 171,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 168,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 168,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 165,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 19' - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 19' - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 165,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 19' - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 19' - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 161,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish toyo cf2 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 157,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 152,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 146,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides - cracking/perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,400 miles

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

RUSTY STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,042 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

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 7 Mar 2012 96,675 miles

front discs inner showing signs of corrorsion nsf @ osf

oil weep at turbo

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,751 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 67,246 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,662 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 50,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 38,835 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 WZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 YS02 WZM, 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 YS02 WZM registered?

YS02 WZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YS02 WZM shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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