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YF52 CEY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,447 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,415 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,568 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,823 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 75,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,089 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 71,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 68,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,156 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,146 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,217 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,539 miles

centre exhaust mounting needs welding

o/s/& n/s/rear tyres worn to 2mm on tread depth

Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting needs welding

o/s/& n/s/rear tyres worn to 2mm on tread depth

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,691 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 40,691 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,143 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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YF52 CEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YF52 CEY, 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 YF52 CEY registered?

YF52 CEY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YF52 CEY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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