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YT52 BYP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

155,976 mi
Last recorded155,976 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 BYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 155,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 150,123 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 150,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 135,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,405 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 123,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 26 Apr 2013 105,782 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 105,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

ASR Light On

Engine Check Lihgt On

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 92,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,138 miles

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

o/s front indicator lamp lense damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management & electronic stabilty warning lights on dash show systems faulty

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

o/s front indicator lamp lense damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,341 miles

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

engine timing belt? was due @ 60,000

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,395 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,376 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 34,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 29,234 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 29,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 May 2005 28,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YT52 BYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YT52 BYP, 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 YT52 BYP registered?

YT52 BYP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YT52 BYP shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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