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BU52 FJA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,534 mi
Last recorded137,534 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 137,534 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a very slight bind when turning the wheel by hand

parking brake effort only just met min limits

very slight play in near side front upper strut top mounting

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear under part of outer sill corroding

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

repair to exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,753 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,381 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Stone chip in windscreen

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,813 miles

Brake pipes rusting

Nearside front track rod end worn slightly

Slight exhaust blow

rear undersills rsuty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,210 miles

Slight play in N/S track rod end

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,445 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front to rear brake pipe rusting

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Slight exhaust blow centre pipe

Slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,726 miles

Some play in N/S track rod end

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 99,413 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 99,413 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 86,750 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008
Fail 23 Oct 2008 70,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,756 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 65,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,575 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 52,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,492 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 36,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BU52 FJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU52 FJA, 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 BU52 FJA registered?

BU52 FJA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 FJA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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