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AX52 DNE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,818 mi
Last recorded153,818 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 153,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 152,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 147,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,584 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,535 miles

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

Offside front sill slightly damaged

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 114,373 miles

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,664 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 107,664 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,739 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 92,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr child seat

Fail 21 Dec 2012 92,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr child seat

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,885 miles

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

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

Unable to check left rear seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,770 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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AX52 DNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX52 DNE, 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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AX52 DNE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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