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FY52 EVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,671 mi
Last recorded64,671 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,671 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,482 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,721 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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FY52 EVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY52 EVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY52 EVU?

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What year was FY52 EVU registered?

FY52 EVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is FY52 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 EVU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY52 EVU have outstanding finance?

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