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YY02 DYG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,374 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light is on. (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

High level brake light is not working.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly & pads look lower than n/s.

O/s rear handbrake lever on caliper is not returning to the off position.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,744 miles

O/s front tyre perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

O/s front tyre perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,498 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

covers and trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,477 miles

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)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers and trays fitted

engine management light on

both rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,427 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,811 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,097 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,840 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 34,720 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,806 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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YY02 DYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DYG, 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 DYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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