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BG52 OKU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,712 mi
Last recorded180,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 180,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55ZR16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear Tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Jan 2017 180,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded and loose (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55ZR16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2016 176,740 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 176,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 170,346 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 157,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 149,989 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 143,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory centre light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2012 143,887 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory centre light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2011 141,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 125,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exaust center mounting broken

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,771 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 51,583 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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BG52 OKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG52 OKU, 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 BG52 OKU registered?

BG52 OKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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