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YN52 FVP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 FVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,707 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 86,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D)bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tread raised

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D)bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tread raised

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,736 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 64,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,151 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,254 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 FVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YN52 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

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

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