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YK52 ZZR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,169 mi
Last recorded160,169 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 160,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 157,529 miles

Front headlights foggy

Fail 6 Sep 2019 157,529 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlights foggy

Pass 8 Aug 2018 149,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 149,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 134,339 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,744 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,955 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,969 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded and in poor condition,o s f and n s r brakes binding slightly.

Pass 11 May 2012 86,731 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 71,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both tear tyres, inner tyre walls starting to split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,770 miles

both tear tyres, inner tyre walls starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,197 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,800 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 44,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,164 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 ZZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK52 ZZR, 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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YK52 ZZR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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