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BX52 JFF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,243 mi
Last recorded107,243 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 JFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,243 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at top (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,145 miles

Front antiroll bar d bushes worn

N/s/r wheel bearing slight play and slight rough

O/s/r tyre perished

Rear discs and pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,877 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,685 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

both o/s tyres worn on inside edge o/s/r tyre perished

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre has a small cut in the tread and has uneven tread wear

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre has a small cut in the tread and has uneven tread wear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,181 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,483 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 JFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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