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BU52 ONK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,707 mi
Last recorded59,707 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ONK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,201 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,731 miles

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 29 May 2015 48,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,157 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 45,157 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 42,001 miles

Engine light on

Front number plate slight damaged

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Nearside rear slight damaged

Fail 10 May 2013 42,001 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Front number plate slight damaged

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Nearside rear slight damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 38,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,357 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 35,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,841 miles

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

Rear bothsides outer tyre has cracks on the edge

Fail 1 Jul 2010 30,841 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bothsides outer tyre has cracks on the edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 13,037 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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BU52 ONK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU52 ONK, 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 ONK registered?

BU52 ONK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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