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YH52 HCA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,398 mi
Last recorded141,398 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 141,398 miles

all shocker casings corroded

emissions too clean to receive a printoit

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/r and both front coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 130,982 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

emissions to clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2018 130,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

emissions to clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 123,219 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2017 123,219 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,395 miles

All coil springs corroded

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers fitted

n/s inner rack arm slightly play

Pass 19 Dec 2015 107,064 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2015 107,064 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate fading

slight exhaust leak & corrosion on exhaust cat. converter .

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear no plate fading

slight exhaust leak & corrosion on exhaust cat. converter .

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2013 94,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges ???

Pass 8 Jan 2013 94,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges ???

Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc scorred

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,487 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 60,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,451 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,689 miles

Nearside 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)

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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YH52 HCA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH52 HCA, 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 YH52 HCA registered?

YH52 HCA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YH52 HCA safe to buy?

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