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YL51 PUO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 142,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 132,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 132,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 118,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,161 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 85,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

coolant level light on

Fail 19 Jul 2007 63,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f hub, signs of rubbing against ball joint bolt

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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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YL51 PUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL51 PUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 PUO registered?

YL51 PUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YL51 PUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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