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YM52 BHP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,802 mi
Last recorded122,802 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,357 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,262 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,557 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 92,834 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 85,236 miles

All four tyres getting close to legal limit.

Engine leaking oil.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 85,236 miles

All four tyres getting close to legal limit.

Engine leaking oil.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,099 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside engine mounting insecure/loose and a bolt not fitted correctly

slight oil leak from brake servo vacuum pump.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 73,609 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f wiper blade split / intercooler air hose insicure in pipe fitting joint / oil leak from oil level sensor in sump

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,609 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split / intercooler air hose insicure in pipe fitting joint / oil leak from oil level sensor in sump

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,812 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,525 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,351 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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YM52 BHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YM52 BHP, 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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YM52 BHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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