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YY02 BGX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 90,206 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 90,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 84,520 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,598 miles

Both front suspension top strut mounts have play to safe limit

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,598 miles

Both front suspension top strut mounts have play to safe limit

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,050 miles

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

osr brake binding

play in os inner rack joint

Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nsr brake binding (slight)

play in osf inner rack joint

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 62,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,030 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,741 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 17,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YY02 BGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY02 BGX, 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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YY02 BGX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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