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HY52 WYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,486 mi
Last recorded89,486 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 WYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wheel rims buckled

grease on o/s outer cv boot

o/s front tyre worn,cracked and perished

rear brake pads worn low

surface corrosion to o/s front chassis rail

water ingress to n/s headlamp(outer lens loose)

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,514 miles

grease around o/s outer cv boot

n/s headlamp outer plastic lens loose(will allow water into headlamp unit)

o/s front tyre worn,cracked and perished

o/s outer sill corroded with evidence of filler

Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,514 miles

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

grease around o/s outer cv boot

n/s headlamp outer plastic lens loose(will allow water into headlamp unit)

o/s front tyre worn,cracked and perished

o/s outer sill corroded with evidence of filler

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,774 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,307 miles

rear reg plate discoloured

Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear reg plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,812 miles

o/s wiper split

slight play in the o/s of the steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,058 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f disc rusty

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,296 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 48,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,931 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,207 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,179 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,595 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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HY52 WYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY52 WYM, 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 HY52 WYM registered?

HY52 WYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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The MOT history for HY52 WYM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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