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YJ52 DBV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 DBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 113,194 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 110,552 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 107,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 102,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,853 miles

Front 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)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,441 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 85,441 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,322 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 22 May 2012 60,903 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2012 60,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 50,141 miles

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 10 May 2011 50,141 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,270 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding †

Pass 7 Sep 2005 14,899 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 DBV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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