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YJ52 SKB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,724 mi
Last recorded125,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,724 miles

slight rim damage on both front steel road wheels

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges wearing 3.0mm cntr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,424 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,235 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre splitting in outer shoulder

Fail 29 Apr 2014 102,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre splitting in outer shoulder

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,426 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,373 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,067 miles

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

front discs rusted advise replacement when pads needed

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,845 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

slight sticking of o/s rear brake

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 SKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SKB, 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 SKB registered?

YJ52 SKB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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