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AU52 OAM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,644 mi
Last recorded82,644 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,644 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,774 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,388 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,588 miles

Front brake discs starting corrode

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Roadsprings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,506 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,301 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,218 miles

front tyres on 2mm

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,105 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,105 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside egde advise replacement

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,349 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,308 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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AU52 OAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU52 OAM, 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 AU52 OAM registered?

AU52 OAM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AU52 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 OAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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