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YK52 NPJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 NPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 131,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating x2 (3.7.B.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced x2 (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,420 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 111,420 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 110,953 miles

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

offside rear tyre down to wear markers

Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside rear tyre down to wear markers

Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,709 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,709 miles

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,373 miles

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

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

bonnet hard to open

Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

bonnet hard to open

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Wiper blade slightly split.

N/S/F Brake has slight bind.

Rear plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,469 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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YK52 NPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK52 NPJ, 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 YK52 NPJ registered?

YK52 NPJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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