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YD52 GKF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 GKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around both edges & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around both edges & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,949 miles

Nearside Front engine undertray / inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear section missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front engine undertray / inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2021 98,904 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,117 miles

N\S and O\S inner sills corroded and holed but nut effecting the vehicle structure

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,444 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,841 miles

Build up of water in centre stop lamp

Exhaust heat shield loose on catalyst.

Nearside rear number plate lamp slightly loose.

Protective coating peeling on brake pipes at rear.

Rubber cracking on both front suspension lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 84,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Build up of water in centre stop lamp

Exhaust heat shield loose on catalyst.

Nearside rear number plate lamp slightly loose.

Protective coating peeling on brake pipes at rear.

Rubber cracking on both front suspension lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,304 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,646 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,646 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 30 Aug 2011 46,709 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 5 Aug 2010 41,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,710 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,271 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,949 miles

n/s/r service and parking brake has low effort

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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YD52 GKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YD52 GKF, 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 YD52 GKF registered?

YD52 GKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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