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BN52 ONM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,517 mi
Last recorded96,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ONM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,326 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2018 96,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,809 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 92,616 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 60,851 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 50,484 miles

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

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,484 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,627 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,941 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 29,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise offside sill damage

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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BN52 ONM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN52 ONM, 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 BN52 ONM registered?

BN52 ONM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 ONM shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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