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YD52 JXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,580 miles

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

Front exhaust minor leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,404 miles

exhaust clamp corroding

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp corroding

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,991 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,305 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 JXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

YD52 JXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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