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AD02 YUO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,326 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 11 Oct 2018 126,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2017 117,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,831 miles

BOTH REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES PERISHING WITH SMALL MOVEMENT..

CRACKS TO FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO INNER EDGE AND NAILED INNER EDGE TREAD..

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE TO INNER EDGE /NAILED TO OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMIT INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE /NAILED INNER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,603 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 84,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,456 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,584 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,142 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,853 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 YUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 YUO registered?

AD02 YUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is AD02 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 YUO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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