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YT52 CEJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,728 mi
Last recorded120,728 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 CEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 120,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes both sides of fexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes both sides of fexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,624 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes both sides of fexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes both sides of fexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust bracket broken

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,205 miles

Center stop lamp in-opperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 31 May 2014 77,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 66,708 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 57,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,103 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,534 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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YT52 CEJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YT52 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

YT52 CEJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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