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YS02 XWF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 XWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 76,225 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,263 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,221 miles

engine managment light staying on

offside rear tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,114 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads worn uneven

nearside windscreen washer not working

Fail 14 Jun 2013 67,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads worn uneven

nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,067 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,744 miles

Front exhaust braket detached but exhust remains secure due to central bracket.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,744 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust braket detached but exhust remains secure due to central bracket.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,223 miles

condensation in n/s h/lamp.

n/s/f tyre low pressure, poss slow puncture? no nails visible in tyre, may be leaking on rim bead or valve?

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 37,921 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 18,285 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 XWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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