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MJ52 YGR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 YGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2023 112,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,850 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 105,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,823 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,489 miles

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 1 Aug 2019 100,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres perished and badly worn inside edge

Fail 31 Jul 2018 92,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres perished and badly worn inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,066 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,066 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,922 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,961 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,898 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,772 miles

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2010 55,044 miles

n/s/f cv boot has grees on the out side of it.But not split

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2009 49,471 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,169 miles

some scratches on screen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,954 miles

front number plate cracked.

o/s of windscreen scratched.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,302 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,816 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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MJ52 YGR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MJ52 YGR, 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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MJ52 YGR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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