MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake noise when the wheel is spun
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside and nearside front to rear and rear brake pipe protective coatings damaged and may allow corrosion
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
offside and nearside front to rear and rear brake pipe protective coatings damaged and may allow corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
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YG52 YDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?
YG52 YDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2002.
Is YG52 YDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG52 YDS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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