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DG52 AZJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,895 mi
Last recorded121,895 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 AZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 121,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 121,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,837 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 117,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,350 miles

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

Nearside front drake disk corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 110,344 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front drake disk corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 106,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,052 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 99,045 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust Emissions Over Limit on All Readings

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,095 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,093 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,843 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 35,843 miles

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

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

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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DG52 AZJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG52 AZJ, 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 DG52 AZJ registered?

DG52 AZJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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