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BG52 OMM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,062 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 92,062 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,856 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,576 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,223 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 18,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,709 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 OMM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OMM, 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 OMM registered?

BG52 OMM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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