MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres wearing low
o/s/f inner sill corroded
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing low
o/s/f inner sill corroded
Oil leak (power steering pump pipe damp) ()
both front head lights slightly out of focus
rear coil springs corroding
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak (power steering pump pipe damp) ()
both front head lights slightly out of focus
rear coil springs corroding
wipers slightly smearing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (1.036) (7.3.D.3)
slight exhaust leak
wipers slightly smearing
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/r floor pan damaged
power steering pipe damp
n/s/r tyre wearing low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine light staying on
n/s/r tyre wearing low
o/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/r floor pan damaged
power steering pipe damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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YS52 ULL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 YS52 ULL, 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 YS52 ULL registered?
YS52 ULL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2002.
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