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YY52 AYU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,179 mi
Last recorded104,179 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 AYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 103,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 91,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,383 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 85,383 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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,926 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,418 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,976 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 58,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,543 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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YY52 AYU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY52 AYU, 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 YY52 AYU registered?

YY52 AYU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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