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DK52 MXS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,796 mi
Last recorded71,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 MXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,796 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,667 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,324 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 57,223 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 52,546 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre - small cut - offside front

Under trays obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight smearing or judder on front wiper blade(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight smearing or judder on front wiper blade(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,523 miles

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

Offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,757 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 31,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise rear nearside tyre has perished sidewall and cracking is aparent

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,767 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,879 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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DK52 MXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 DK52 MXS, 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 DK52 MXS registered?

DK52 MXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DK52 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 MXS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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