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YB51 YXJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,970 mi
Last recorded49,970 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 YXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,970 miles

centre section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

front pads half worn

front wishbone bushes getting perished

rear beam front bushes getting perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,328 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

rear beam front bushes getting perished

small chip nearside windscreen

some play both top strut mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,040 miles

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes getting perished

some play nearside top strut mount

Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,936 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 22,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc pads getting low

front tyres getting low

o/s rear outer wall getting perished

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 YXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB51 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

YB51 YXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is YB51 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB51 YXJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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