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AJ52 VYB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 VYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 125,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 124,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,922 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,127 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to fade to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner and outer edge's.205/55r1691 v,w,h fitted to vehicle

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

windscreen marked by wiperblade

Fail 6 Jun 2016 97,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split.21"curved blade (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to fade to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner and outer edge's.205/55r1691 v,w,h fitted to vehicle

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

windscreen marked by wiperblade

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,873 miles

advise engine mangmant light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,680 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,657 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,308 miles

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

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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AJ52 VYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 AJ52 VYB, 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 AJ52 VYB registered?

AJ52 VYB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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