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YX52 EHR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,353 mi
Last recorded166,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 EHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2019 166,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 156,778 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 148,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak possibly gear box ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view

engine light on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 147,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded away . unable to carry out emissions test (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

service light on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2015 129,907 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

service light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2014 115,959 miles

Engin emanagment light illuminated on dash.

Slight play in nearside front top shckabsorber mounting

large oil leak under engine/gearbox area

slight play in offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Fail 23 Dec 2014 115,959 miles

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

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

Engin emanagment light illuminated on dash.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside front top shckabsorber mounting

large oil leak under engine/gearbox area

slight play in offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,672 miles

air bag light on

e m light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 82,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

e m light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,210 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,815 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,472 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,594 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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YX52 EHR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX52 EHR, 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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YX52 EHR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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