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YY52 EUO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 EUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,864 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,580 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,879 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,929 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 63,929 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,404 miles

Front number plate slightley damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,925 miles

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

front nearside disc inner face corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,955 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 22,740 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 EUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EUO, 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 EUO registered?

YY52 EUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is YY52 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 EUO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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