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YX52 LVD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 114,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s flexi hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s flexi hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s flexi hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s flexi hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 99,850 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,699 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 83,694 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,447 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 82,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,725 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,162 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,911 miles

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

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

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)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,964 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,964 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offsideand nearside inner front brake discs slieghtly pitted and scored

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,753 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 42,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,987 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 LVD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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