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VO52 YGV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 YGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,212 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,133 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,363 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,979 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,549 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 53,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,323 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

front pads worn low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,959 miles

Rear pads worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,652 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 YGV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO52 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

VO52 YGV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is VO52 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 YGV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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