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BN52 ORF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,585 mi
Last recorded109,585 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2016 109,585 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,944 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 87,280 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,050 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,482 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on in side edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,772 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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BN52 ORF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN52 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

BN52 ORF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is BN52 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 ORF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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