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AV52 UYX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,965 mi
Last recorded149,965 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,965 miles

Offside Rear brake hose metal section slightly corroded

both front brake hoses slightly perished

small exhaust leak from cat

some movement from both front upper mounts when jacked

Fail 21 Feb 2023 149,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake hose metal section slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake hoses slightly perished

small exhaust leak from cat

some movement from both front upper mounts when jacked

Pass 18 Feb 2022 140,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,462 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D.bushes both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking around tread

Fail 19 Feb 2020 125,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking around tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d"bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d"bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,476 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 59,474 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,275 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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AV52 UYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV52 UYX, 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 AV52 UYX registered?

AV52 UYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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