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YY51 CNN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,316 mi
Last recorded136,316 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 CNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 136,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 123,459 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2011 123,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,143 miles

o/s/f splash cover insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2010 109,143 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine warning light on

anti-rol bar bushes worn

front discs have corrosion build up on inner faces

o/s/f splash cover insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2007 73,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,326 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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YY51 CNN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YY51 CNN, 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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YY51 CNN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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