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YO52 EAG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 105,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,727 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear both rear axle bushes are perished and cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 88,426 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 88,426 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,295 miles

Offside screen wash jet faulty

engine oil on min level

Fail 29 Jul 2019 87,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside screen wash jet faulty

engine oil on min level

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,402 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 4mm

Fail 1 Jul 2015 82,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear tyre down to makers limits and low on edges

nail in o/s rear tyre and getting low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,534 miles

n/s rear tyre down to makers limits and low on edges

nail in o/s rear tyre and getting low on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,393 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 63,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,476 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,308 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,270 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 EAG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YO52 EAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO52 EAG registered?

YO52 EAG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YO52 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO52 EAG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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