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YB52 FTC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 FTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 71,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,834 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,023 miles

Nearside headlamp has water/condensation on inside of lens

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 69,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,918 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,405 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded,center mount corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 65,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and snapped

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,809 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,607 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 59,607 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,337 miles

metal sections of flexi-hoses slight corrossion

nsr tyre sidewall perished

os blade heavily split but not affecting view,special curved blade required

osr tyre 2mm outer tread close to limit

rear brake inbalance 24%%

Pass 17 Dec 2011 53,103 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,588 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,770 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,251 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,438 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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YB52 FTC 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 69.6%.

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 YB52 FTC, 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 YB52 FTC registered?

YB52 FTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is YB52 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 FTC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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