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YF52 CFG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2020 131,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,762 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 123,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded F/TO/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 May 2018 119,600 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close on the edge

Oil leak from gear box ()

Fail 1 May 2018 119,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre close on the edge

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 116,690 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 106,915 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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,701 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,701 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,165 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 71,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,598 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,319 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 49,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 CFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YF52 CFG, 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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YF52 CFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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