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DE52 YZR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,712 mi
Last recorded80,712 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 YZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 80,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,066 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,935 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 54,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,785 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 50,885 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,212 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,473 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,502 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 18,944 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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DE52 YZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE52 YZR, 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 DE52 YZR registered?

DE52 YZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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