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YS51 KTC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 KTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,108 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mil illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 83,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 83,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,914 miles

Both side headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,914 miles

Both side headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge both sides (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres have slight perishing on walls

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 54,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,435 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,429 miles

front tyres approx 2.0mm

Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,333 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,932 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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YS51 KTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YS51 KTC, 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 YS51 KTC registered?

YS51 KTC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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