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AE52 HYT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,546 miles

front subframe and some suspension componants corroded

grease leak at nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

rear sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 114,546 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and some suspension componants corroded

grease leak at nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

rear sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,027 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded on edges

slight grease leak at nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,380 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,537 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,110 miles

o/s rear tyre wear and perishing 205/55/16

Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,110 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine light on

o/s rear tyre wear and perishing 205/55/16

offside wiper split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc baldy corroded inner face

Offside Front brake disc corroded inner face

Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc baldy corroded inner face

Offside Front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,491 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,687 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 93,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,975 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,975 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,916 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 76,916 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,660 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,682 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,312 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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AE52 HYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AE52 HYT, 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 AE52 HYT registered?

AE52 HYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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