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AD02 YLB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,225 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive the very end of both sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 102,769 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,450 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Center exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,928 miles

Center exhaust system , mounting bracket corroded and broken

Front brake discs , inner surface heavily corroded and pitted

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front brake binding and brake pad(s) wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust center mounting bracket broken

Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust center mounting bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,983 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 53,982 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,890 miles

Center exhaust mounting bracket come adrift BUT system still secure

STRONG ADVICE: REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,121 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 34,121 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 25,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 25,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YLB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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