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YP51 RVF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 RVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 147,452 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 143,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 138,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,541 miles

Front wishbone bushes worn

Offside rear tyre worn

Slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2016 133,454 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wishbone bushes worn

Offside rear tyre worn

Slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,836 miles

lambda emmission readings only just within limits

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,735 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,279 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

osf tyre cracking outer side wall

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 104,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

osf tyre cracking outer side wall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,529 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,020 miles

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

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

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

front brakes 20 % out of balance

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,077 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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YP51 RVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP51 RVF, 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 YP51 RVF registered?

YP51 RVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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