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YY02 TLV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 TLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,740 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes swelling inside plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 111,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes swelling inside plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Management Light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes swollen inside plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes swollen inside plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs have minor pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and showing signs of swelling inside plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,740 miles

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

unable to open boot from outside

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,739 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill under car (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

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

Power steering fluid level low

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 14 May 2015 87,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2015 87,757 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 66,384 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 66,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 56,497 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 56,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

warnig lights showing on dash

Pass 9 May 2011 51,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 48,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,290 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 35,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,807 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 TLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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