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YY51 FVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,521 mi
Last recorded127,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,521 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 118,925 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 108,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,203 miles

eml on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 95,203 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,762 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,839 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2008 67,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,789 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 52,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

osr tyre close to limit(205/55/16w)!!!!!

Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,481 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 40,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY51 FVU, 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 YY51 FVU registered?

YY51 FVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YY51 FVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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