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VO52 PYG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,026 mi
Last recorded109,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 PYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front+rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front+rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 103,905 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,394 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,307 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2012 82,013 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 132,194 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR D RUBBERS WORN

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

SLIGHT BULGE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,503 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 63,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 111,386 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 111,384 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,971 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,625 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake pads worn to limit

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,090 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,443 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,647 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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VO52 PYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO52 PYG, 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 VO52 PYG registered?

VO52 PYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is VO52 PYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 PYG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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