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YT02 XKO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 XKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,001 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,001 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhausts leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,886 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 102,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 102,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,312 miles

engine burning oil .. smokey after fast idle

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,242 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 13 Jul 2013 97,242 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,799 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,799 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,714 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,867 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 32,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,403 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 XKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

YT02 XKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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