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MM52 BYK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,778 mi
Last recorded184,778 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 184,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 179,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 177,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 177,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 167,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 159,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 150,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,986 miles

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

osf tyre low.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,986 miles

osf tyre low.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,904 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 64,226 miles

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

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

lip on front brake discs

rear discs worn due to pads wearing near out

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,226 miles

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

lip on front brake discs

rear discs worn due to pads wearing near out

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,983 miles

could not see brake fluid level

front wiper blades smear very slightly

o/s/r tyre cut

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fan belt slightly deteriorated

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,710 miles

fan belt slightly deteriorated

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,362 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)

front brake pads 1/2 worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres almost bald on inner edges

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,759 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2005 41,271 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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MM52 BYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MM52 BYK, 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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MM52 BYK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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