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WX52 YJL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,859 mi
Last recorded125,859 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 YJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 123,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,682 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,914 miles

centre exhaust mount detached

n/s front indicator lens holed and full of water

rear exhaust box mount heavily corroded

service light on

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,519 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,496 miles

Front number plate slight perished

Rear number plate slight perished

Fail 9 Oct 2010 64,490 miles

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

Front number plate slight perished

Rear number plate slight perished

Pass 10 Oct 2009 55,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 55,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,132 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,539 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 29,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,573 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 19,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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WX52 YJL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WX52 YJL, 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 WX52 YJL registered?

WX52 YJL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 YJL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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