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2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 XTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NO REVERSE LAMP

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NO REVERSE LAMP

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust touching center channel

Fail 7 Jan 2016 85,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust touching center channel

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 79,495 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,281 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 74,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,524 miles

exhaust cat baffles rattle pass and advise

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,479 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 36,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,517 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 XTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

YX02 XTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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