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YG52 UGD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,599 mi
Last recorded167,599 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 UGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2014 167,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2014 167,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 159,329 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 159,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 153,747 miles

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

advise osr tyre has cuts outside wall no cords

Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 142,041 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 142,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 128,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 128,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 123,068 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 123,067 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 116,153 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 102,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate surface fault

Pass 6 Oct 2006 102,414 miles

rear number plate surface fault

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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YG52 UGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG52 UGD, 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 YG52 UGD registered?

YG52 UGD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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