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AP52 WOM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,413 mi
Last recorded121,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 121,413 miles

Oil leak

body damage

front number plate cracked

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 102,313 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 102,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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AP52 WOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AP52 WOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP52 WOM?

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What year was AP52 WOM registered?

AP52 WOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AP52 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 WOM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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