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AU52 YHD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 95,075 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides + pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads + slightly blockey! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,478 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 92,478 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,650 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 89,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,791 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,790 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine undercovers missing or damaged

front exhaust mounting broken

front exhaust sleeve and clamps deteriorated and loose

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,167 miles

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

both front brake discs geting rusted

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to split

Fail 13 Jun 2008 31,167 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs geting rusted

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to split

Pass 25 May 2007 25,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,905 miles

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

Offside 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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AU52 YHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU52 YHD, 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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AU52 YHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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