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AD02 YVL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,818 mi
Last recorded115,818 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light req cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light req cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,300 miles

reverse light not working

screw in offside rear tyre

slight coolant staining on radiator

slight knock from nearside front suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,893 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 54,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,199 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 YVL 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 75%.

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

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