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AU52 SZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,446 mi
Last recorded101,446 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,303 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable has slight damage , not returning as freely as the offside

Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,303 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable has slight damage , not returning as freely as the offside

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,162 miles

brake pedal has long travel.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade has deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,033 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,423 miles

ASR light on.o/s/f window regulator broken.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,423 miles

ASR light on.o/s/f window regulator broken.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,518 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 SZW 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 72.2%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

AU52 SZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AU52 SZW safe to buy?

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