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YW02 NCY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2014 75,822 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 67,430 miles

air bag light on

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,864 miles

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

O/S/R tyre was low on pressure Engine oil level low

Pass 31 May 2011 61,118 miles

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

tyres deflated

Fail 26 May 2011 61,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

tyres deflated

Pass 20 May 2010 54,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 41,755 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 34,678 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 20 May 2006 25,687 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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YW02 NCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YW02 NCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YW02 NCY?

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What year was YW02 NCY registered?

YW02 NCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is YW02 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 NCY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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