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YG52 YCZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,931 mi
Last recorded165,931 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 YCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 165,931 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 162,197 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 162,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 158,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 150,030 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,863 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,259 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 129,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE

Pass 26 Sep 2011 120,892 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 118,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 118,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,621 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 97,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 66,055 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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YG52 YCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG52 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

YG52 YCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YG52 YCZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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