MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Front wishbone bushes worn
Offside rear tyre worn
Slight weep from power steering rack
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
lambda emmission readings only just within limits
o/s front tyre worn on inner tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YP51 RVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP51 RVF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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