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YJ52 JOR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,358 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 126,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,832 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 116,446 miles

Front front brake application uneven front brakes imbalance 40% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limits

Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,971 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,814 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both number plates starting to de-laminate

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in front screen

Pass 25 Jun 2011 65,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,461 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,461 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust

Pass 7 May 2009 35,080 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,249 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,327 miles

nail in near side front tyre

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 JOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJ52 JOR, 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 JOR registered?

YJ52 JOR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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