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ML52 YRD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 YRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,329 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lenses hazy

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ay transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lense / covers faded

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ay transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lense / covers faded

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,918 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion offside rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,918 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion offside rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,093 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,093 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 88,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,016 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 85,016 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,371 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,004 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,309 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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ML52 YRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML52 YRD, 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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ML52 YRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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