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HY52 WYZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

315,774 mi
Last recorded315,774 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 WYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 315,774 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine has bad oil leak

Fail 11 May 2019 315,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine has bad oil leak

top suspension bearings on both front struts are worn could do with being replaced

Pass 12 May 2018 309,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 May 2018 309,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 302,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 302,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings {inner sill} (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings {inner sill} (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush {top mounting} (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 294,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 290,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f indicator lens is missing

Fail 11 Sep 2014 290,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot wont open

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 278,342 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 278,342 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 270,649 miles

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

Slight play in O/S/F inner rack joint

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing advise attention soon

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 270,629 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 247,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 221,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

some play to the steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2010 221,758 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

some play to the steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 192,996 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 192,996 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 167,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel flap faulty.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 167,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel flap faulty.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 139,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 87,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 87,417 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 WYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HY52 WYZ, 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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HY52 WYZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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