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YT52 VSO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,007 mi
Last recorded113,007 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 VSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 112,873 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 110,030 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 109,872 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 101,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has crack on lower edge, not affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,202 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,787 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 7 Feb 2012 73,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,517 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,836 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,558 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 VSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

YT52 VSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YT52 VSO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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