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YX52 LVN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 93,487 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 90,114 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 90,114 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 76,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 70,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,630 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 66,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,453 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering belt is cracked.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mount broken away, supporting ok.

high level stop lamp not working, unable to determine if unit is wired

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,696 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken away, supporting ok.

high level stop lamp not working, unable to determine if unit is wired

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,685 miles

hi-level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

hi-level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 15,214 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 LVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

YX52 LVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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