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YY02 NCU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,254 mi
Last recorded137,254 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 137,254 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Outer body sill has impact damage

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer body sill has impact damage

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

Fail 18 May 2017 137,251 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Outer body sill has impact damage

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer body sill has impact damage

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

Pass 19 May 2016 133,277 miles

Nearside Outer body sill has impact damage

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside e.p.c warning lamp staying on

Offside Outer body sill has impact damage

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

brake pad warning lamp on

e.m.l staying on

Fail 19 May 2016 133,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer body sill has impact damage

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside e.p.c warning lamp staying on

Offside Outer body sill has impact damage

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

brake pad warning lamp on

e.m.l staying on

Pass 21 May 2015 127,075 miles

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

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

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

both sills damaged

centre exhaust bracket welds broken

front brake pads getting low

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f door handle damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 120,965 miles

both sills damaged

engine management light on

exhaust centre bracket broken but still supported

nsf wing mirror missing

winscreen has minor chips

Fail 17 May 2014 120,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sills damaged

engine management light on

exhaust centre bracket broken but still supported

nsf wing mirror missing

Pass 17 May 2013 116,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills damaged

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 17 May 2013 116,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills damaged

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 18 May 2012 112,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 16 May 2011 107,387 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 18 May 2010 100,587 miles

engine management light on

ns wing miror missing

Fail 18 May 2010 100,587 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

ns wing miror missing

Pass 20 May 2009 90,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,513 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2006 60,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,483 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 NCU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 NCU, 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 YY02 NCU registered?

YY02 NCU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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