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YB51 VTK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,510 mi
Last recorded158,510 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 VTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 158,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 146,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 146,699 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 137,404 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 137,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 129,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 118,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 118,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,691 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,545 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 12 Jan 2009 75,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,390 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,852 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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YB51 VTK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB51 VTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB51 VTK registered?

YB51 VTK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is YB51 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB51 VTK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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