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YD52 GLJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 92,104 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management lamp came on during emissions test

engine oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,815 miles

Engine warning light on

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

small rust spot emerging on o/s/r advise body shop inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2015 87,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine warning light on

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,155 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center exhaust bracket broken

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,125 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,191 miles

Wiper blades failing.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,981 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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YD52 GLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GLJ, 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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YD52 GLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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