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PJ52 YOO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,237 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 103,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,949 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 93,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 76,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,716 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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PJ52 YOO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ52 YOO, 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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What year was PJ52 YOO registered?

PJ52 YOO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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