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YV51 ZYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

121,936 mi
Last recorded121,936 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,936 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,014 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 120,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,459 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,608 miles

Intermittent faults on airbag and o2 sensors

Fail 25 Jan 2019 111,608 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,387 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,516 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 98,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,824 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 80,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 57,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,878 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 36,878 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,349 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 31,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 25,510 miles

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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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YV51 ZYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 YV51 ZYC, 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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YV51 ZYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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