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YX52 EKC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,062 mi
Last recorded91,062 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 EKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,054 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber internal has excessive movement

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,701 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front OSF & NSF Tyre Valves (Cracking)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

OSF & NSF Brake Flexi's cracking at both ends.

OSF, NSF, OSR, NSR Springs Corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR & NSR Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR, NSR Pad's (inner pad) wearing more than the outer pad. (Very close to minimum thickness 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,701 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Middle exhaust mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front OSF & NSF Tyre Valves (Cracking)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

OSF & NSF Brake Flexi's cracking at both ends.

OSF, NSF, OSR, NSR Springs Corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR & NSR Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR, NSR Pad's (inner pad) wearing more than the outer pad. (Very close to minimum thickness 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,232 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,199 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,513 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre age cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,867 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken away

nearside rear brake pipe / hose slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear brake pipe / hose slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,778 miles

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 29 Aug 2006 31,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,986 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 EKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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