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YR52 HYN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 HYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 124,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,172 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 110,105 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 100,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 92,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 92,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,175 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,220 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,172 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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YR52 HYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR52 HYN, 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 YR52 HYN registered?

YR52 HYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 HYN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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