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YO52 DLV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 DLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2mm [205/55/16v]

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

slight bind on rear wheels

unable to check brake pipe condition properly due to plastic coating

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,531 miles

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken but supporting system

unable to check brake pipes properly due to coatings

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,086 miles

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

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

both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,520 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

neraside front tyre tread low 2mm

offside front tyre tread low 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,028 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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YO52 DLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YO52 DLV, 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 YO52 DLV registered?

YO52 DLV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is YO52 DLV safe to buy?

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