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YN52 YUH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,043 mi
Last recorded116,043 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,849 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 110,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,171 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,046 miles

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

engine management fault light on.

front brake discs slightly worn.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,834 miles

surface rust on o/s/f + n/s/f brake disc's

Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 55,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,479 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 YUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YN52 YUH, 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 YUH registered?

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

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