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YY02 WKU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,739 mi
Last recorded123,739 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,739 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 123,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 119,187 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine fault light on

Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light

Fail 10 Oct 2016 111,850 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust major leaks (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear door stiff opening,

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,780 miles

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

Engine oil low, topped up.

Both front tyres worn slightly uneven.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s/f tyre pressure low.

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

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

Rear door stiff opening,

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,947 miles

Both front wipers wearing.

Engine oil low, topped up.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 88,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 82,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,232 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,098 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,098 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,918 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 WKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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