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YT52 JYV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,129 mi
Last recorded195,129 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 JYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 195,129 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 193,050 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 192,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 185,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 179,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 167,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 163,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 159,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 153,277 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 141,394 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 140,635 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 140,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,002 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,002 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 119,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,827 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 42,393 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 JYV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT52 JYV registered?

YT52 JYV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YT52 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 JYV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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