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YX52 PZZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,181 mi
Last recorded186,181 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 PZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 186,181 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 178,025 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 171,884 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 166,112 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 165,836 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

can not open boot and bonnet

Pass 8 Oct 2019 160,371 miles

front coil springs corroded

front to rear both & front brake pipes corroded

n/s/sill corroded

rear exhaust mounting one of two snapped

Fail 7 Oct 2019 160,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front coil springs corroded

front to rear both & front brake pipes corroded

n/s/rear pads lower than o/s/& binding very slight

n/s/sill corroded

rear exhaust mounting one of two snapped

Pass 8 Oct 2018 147,251 miles

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

all springs corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,525 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 134,524 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all coil springs corroded

rear tyres heavily perished and worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,455 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2013 107,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,454 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,531 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 77,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,859 miles

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

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 PZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

YX52 PZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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