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GY52 YDP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,162 mi
Last recorded96,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads and fluid level fine

mil lamp stays on before 01/07/2003

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,813 miles

Emissions not tested due to not holding fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads and fluid level fine

mil lamp stays on before 01/07/2003

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,130 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning plus centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,603 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,409 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,890 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2013 45,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,692 miles

engine mangement lamp on

rear number plate poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 25,801 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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GY52 YDP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY52 YDP, 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

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What year was GY52 YDP registered?

GY52 YDP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is GY52 YDP safe to buy?

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