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DK52 WAU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

124,438 mi
Last recorded124,438 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 WAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 124,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & associated components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & associated components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,930 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle !& components!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 121,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point! (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque! (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle !& components!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 120,242 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,749 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,121 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 118,119 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 113,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 113,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,681 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,681 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,261 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,886 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,390 miles

timing belt due @72000mls

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,370 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 66,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,798 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 WAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DK52 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

DK52 WAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DK52 WAU shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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