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WP52 YYS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 YYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,096 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,584 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges close to cord

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front sub frame slightly damaged not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges close to cord

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front sub frame slightly damaged not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,391 miles

brake pad warning light on possible pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,152 miles

high line brake light not working unable to see if it connected

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,757 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,278 miles

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 10 Jul 2007 40,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,760 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 34,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,827 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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WP52 YYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol 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 WP52 YYS, 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 WP52 YYS registered?

WP52 YYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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