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AD02 YKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,036 miles

corrosion starting on steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

n/side front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting on steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

n/side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

airbag light on.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,747 miles

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

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

play in osf rack end

Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,747 miles

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

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

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

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

play in osf rack end

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,261 miles

corrosion starting beneath plastic coating on rear steel brake pipes

n/side front tyre wall damaged

o/side wiper blade starting to split

signs of engine coolant leak starting on lower o/side of engine

Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,261 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting beneath plastic coating on rear steel brake pipes

n/side front tyre wall damaged

o/side wiper blade starting to split

signs of engine coolant leak starting on lower o/side of engine

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,954 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 YKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKX, 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 AD02 YKX registered?

AD02 YKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AD02 YKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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