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YJ52 CZA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 CZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,506 miles

both front tyres have very heavy wear on outer edges

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting

offside front driveshaft fouling chassis

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (marginal pass) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have very heavy wear on outer edges

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting

offside front driveshaft fouling chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,935 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,935 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,449 miles

damage/repairs nearside centre body sill

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,905 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 CZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CZA, 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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YJ52 CZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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