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YS02 XAA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,427 miles

engine management lamp on.

exhaust corroded.

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

slight leak on exhaust centre box.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 103,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp on.

exhaust corroded.

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

slight leak on exhaust centre box.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,844 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,800 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket broken but still supporting exhaust sytem

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light in-op

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,800 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust support bracket broken but still supporting exhaust sytem

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brake light in-op

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,273 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,273 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,797 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,887 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 XAA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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