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BJ52 XEV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,591 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,923 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 61,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 60,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 59,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deteriorated/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 59,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deteriorated/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 57,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low and scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 53,975 miles

slight exaust rattle centre section

Fail 8 Oct 2016 53,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight exaust rattle centre section

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

nail/screw in nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,922 miles

nail/screw in nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,894 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 45,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,199 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,199 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2010 40,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,268 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,013 miles

Front and rear brake pads look worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2006 31,736 miles

Brake pedal feels soft when used recomend full brake check

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front nearside and offside brake discs worn thin

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on outter edges and close to limit

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)

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

Rear nearside and offside brake discs worn thin

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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BJ52 XEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ52 XEV, 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 BJ52 XEV registered?

BJ52 XEV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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