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YX02 XTO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,869 mi
Last recorded134,869 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 XTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,869 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre small pin/nail within tread pattern ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails/ pins within tread pattern ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (close to axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF,NSR and OSR tyres cracking slightly on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 134,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded/ worn on inner faces (especially OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre small nail / pin within tyre tread pattern ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails / pins within tread pattern ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (close to axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF,NSR and OSR tyres cracking slightly on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 131,781 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 131,776 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner part of disc breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion handbrake calliper lever seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 114,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,389 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 56,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 53,158 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,473 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,625 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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YX02 XTO 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 78.9%.

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 YX02 XTO, 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 YX02 XTO registered?

YX02 XTO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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