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BX52 JBV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,260 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 134,260 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the rear of o/s sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,112 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,595 miles

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

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of arches

Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of arches

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,125 miles

BOTH rear wheels slightly binding when rotated by hand

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,159 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,143 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)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,659 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front pads low/discs poor

o/s door mirror poor condition

rear tyres showing hi/low spots 205/55/16v

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,278 miles

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

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)

front discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,757 miles

front discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,989 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 27 Oct 2008 51,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,198 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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BX52 JBV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BX52 JBV, 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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BX52 JBV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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