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BX52 JFK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 JFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,169 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 146,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,441 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 137,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,259 miles

All 4 corners of inner sills have corrosion.

Central Rear Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 118,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All 4 corners of inner sills have corrosion.

Central Rear Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,272 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,646 miles

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

front (both) tyre slightly worn and deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 92,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 70,803 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 59,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre'sno visable tread on inner edges clos to limit STRONG ADVISE

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,258 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on the inside outter edges, still operating satisactorally.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 54,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs are corroded on inside outer edges, still operating satisfactorally.

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 JFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX52 JFK, 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 JFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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