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PO52 YRD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,000 mi
Last recorded168,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 168,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion on fuel tank strap

Pass 12 Jun 2018 163,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged but considered acceptable

Fail 11 Jun 2018 163,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged but considered acceptable

Pass 30 May 2017 160,207 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 160,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 157,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 157,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,936 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2015 153,936 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both outer sills slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,796 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged [ not weakened]

front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 25 Jun 2013 146,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill damaged [ not weakened]

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,919 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 131,919 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front bumper damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 115,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight leak around brake slave cylinder

slight play in steering rack

under tray fitted and broken

Fail 11 Jul 2011 115,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight leak around brake slave cylinder

slight play in steering rack

under tray fitted and broken

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in N/S/F track arm

Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in N/S/F track arm

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 94,087 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 88,123 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,292 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PO52 YRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PO52 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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PO52 YRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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