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YX52 FWY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,048 mi
Last recorded112,048 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,048 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 112,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Central exhaust slightly insecure/clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching 2mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Apr 2017 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,448 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 96,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,781 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,870 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,079 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 45,079 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,574 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate on inner sidewall

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 FWY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FWY, 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 YX52 FWY registered?

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

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