MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All OSR NSR NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both OSR NSR inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All OSR NSR NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
front bumper damage
front lower suspension arm bushes poor condition
movement in front suspension top mounts
n/s/f tyre wall damage and 1.6mm tread depth inner edge
play in steering rack inner ball joints
rear beam bushes poor
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
engine oil leak
front bumper damage
front lower suspension arm bushes poor condition
movement in front suspension top mounts
n/s/f tyre wall damage and 1.6mm tread depth inner edge
play in steering rack inner ball joints
rear beam bushes poor
engine oil leak
front bumper damage
handbrake adjustment long
o/s/r tyre low inner edge 2mm
rear calipers handbrake levers limited movement
screen chipped
wheel rims damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
front bumper damage
handbrake adjustment long
o/s/r tyre low inner edge 2mm
rear calipers handbrake levers limited movement
screen chipped
wheel rims damaged
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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YG52 YCU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YCU, 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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YG52 YCU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2002.
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