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YN52 BYM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 106,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,817 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 101,224 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,688 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,179 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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YN52 BYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YN52 BYM, 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 YN52 BYM registered?

YN52 BYM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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