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GN52 YTS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,767 mi
Last recorded187,767 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 187,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 180,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 180,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 176,037 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 168,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 163,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2013 163,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 157,321 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside rear disc pitted

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 157,321 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside rear disc pitted

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,841 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 131,366 miles

baby seat fitted to nsr seat

chips in windscreen

nsf back plate damaged

nsf shock absorber weak

slight blow to exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2009 109,895 miles

n/s/f brake back plate damaged

play in both front shock top mounts

Fail 30 Nov 2009 109,368 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f brake back plate damaged

play in both front shock top mounts

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,577 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,557 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,259 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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GN52 YTS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GN52 YTS, 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 GN52 YTS registered?

GN52 YTS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is GN52 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 YTS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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