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AD02 YKM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 131,713 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,348 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 118,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 105,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,592 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of rear number plate

Condition of wiper blades

Engine management light on

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,863 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

rear discs slightly lipped

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

engine light on dash

front discs lipped on iner face of discs

front wipers slow to clear screen

rear no plate starting to delaminate

very slight play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,276 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,892 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,880 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,841 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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AD02 YKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD02 YKM, 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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AD02 YKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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