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SA52 YJB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 YJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,056 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,610 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,616 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 46,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,375 miles

Both front tyres cracking and starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 45,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres cracking and starting to perish

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalyst (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2016 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,431 miles

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

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

exaust and mtgs corroded

gear box sump leaking oil

Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exaust and mtgs corroded

gear box sump leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,288 miles

center exaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,562 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,926 miles

N/S/F WHEEL MARKED

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 30,024 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SA52 YJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SA52 YJB, 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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SA52 YJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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