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YF52 WBK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,562 mi
Last recorded175,562 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 175,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 168,755 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 168,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 161,520 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 161,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 155,082 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 147,739 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 140,965 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 140,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outersill holed and corroded

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 131,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outersill holed and corroded

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 120,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 120,682 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,998 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 94,479 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount burst

o/s wiper poor

srs lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2013 94,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount burst

o/s wiper poor

srs lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine under tray broken

offside handbrake cable insecure

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 17 Dec 2010 78,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray broken

offside handbrake cable insecure

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 8 Jan 2010 68,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 68,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windows tint excessive

Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,161 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 19,161 miles

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

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 WBK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

YF52 WBK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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