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YY51 FWH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,084 mi
Last recorded142,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 142,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 139,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2020 139,908 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,925 miles

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 132,925 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear outer sills

cover missing from n/s number plate light

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear outer sills

cover missing from n/s number plate light

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Aug 2016 120,449 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

damage to o/s/f sill

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 120,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

damage to o/s/f sill

e.m.l on

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to o/s/f sill

o/s number plate light cover missing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Aug 2015 115,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to o/s/f sill

o/s number plate light cover missing

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,152 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 111,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,894 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

center exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,756 miles

center exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,038 miles

nsf tyre has light cracks inbetween its treads

Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nsf tyre has light cracks inbetween its treads

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,500 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,203 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 FWH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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