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YT02 OPK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,298 mi
Last recorded72,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 OPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,583 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,010 miles

Exhaust pipe centre and rear connecting clamps are corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust pipe centre and rear connecting clamps are corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,426 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,228 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,106 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 27,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,760 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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YT02 OPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YT02 OPK, 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 YT02 OPK registered?

YT02 OPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YT02 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT02 OPK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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