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YJ52 BEU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 BEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,098 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 128,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,747 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,678 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,010 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 102,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,900 miles

Both front shock absorbers have play in the upper rubber mounting

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,442 miles

O/S Rear brake slight binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,358 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,394 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,977 miles

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

near side rear tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,695 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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YJ52 BEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ52 BEU, 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 YJ52 BEU registered?

YJ52 BEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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