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AO52 DZK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,926 mi
Last recorded73,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,926 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested unabble to hold fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,163 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 45,897 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintane farst idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 45,883 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintane farst idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,948 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 42,948 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,466 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,911 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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AO52 DZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO52 DZK, 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 AO52 DZK registered?

AO52 DZK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AO52 DZK safe to buy?

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