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YT52 VSP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,926 mi
Last recorded159,926 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2023 159,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside Rear Axle surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 147,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,973 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 126,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 117,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,252 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD LOW

Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES TREAD LOW

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,370 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 88,370 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,658 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 81,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

front brake discs corroded and should be replaced next time pads are changed.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disks in poor condition on inner

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2012 72,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disks in poor condition on inner

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 53,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,571 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 35,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 May 2008 35,757 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 4 May 2007 33,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,895 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 VSP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

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

Is YT52 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 VSP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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