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YH51 JKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,610 mi
Last recorded67,610 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,493 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,398 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 60,389 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,532 miles

Engine management light came on but went off halfway through test

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,143 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 42,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,348 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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YH51 JKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH51 JKD, 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 YH51 JKD registered?

YH51 JKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YH51 JKD safe to buy?

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