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OY52 YZG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 124,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading and watermarked (0.1 (b))

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 113,124 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on rear view mirror causing an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both h/lamps not working (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front h/lamp lenses poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,099 miles

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

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

both headlamp poor pattern and lens pitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 109,096 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both headlamp poor pattern and lens pitted

Pass 7 May 2019 101,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,714 miles

engine management lamp on

front number plate discolouring

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding & worn

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management lamp on

front number plate discolouring

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding & worn

offside & nearside rear outer sills corroding

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

condition of n/s wiper

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,610 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,203 miles

very slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,065 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

very slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,256 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,841 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 28,962 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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OY52 YZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OY52 YZG, 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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OY52 YZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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