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YT52 JSV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,786 mi
Last recorded133,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 JSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 133,786 miles

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

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 130,457 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 130,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 124,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 122,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 119,755 miles

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 5 May 2012 119,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 114,631 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 114,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2008 107,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 91,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 91,036 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,172 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 JSV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT52 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

YT52 JSV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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