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AU52 YHB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 64,645 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NSF body sill corroded

OSF tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 60,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine warning light on

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to nearside front of sill

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,597 miles

NSF body sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 382,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,339 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,592 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding also o/s/r calliper sticking

center and rear exhaust silencer mountins corroded and broken

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,524 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 18,523 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,969 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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AU52 YHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU52 YHB, 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 AU52 YHB registered?

AU52 YHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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