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YY02 XOG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,924 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 115,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,818 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,808 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,577 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,444 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jan 2008 51,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,840 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 XOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

YY02 XOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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