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DS52 BVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,668 mi
Last recorded84,668 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 84,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 81,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 80,661 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 80,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,251 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outside side wall

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 73,667 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,532 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 9 Feb 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 24,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,775 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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DS52 BVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS52 BVH, 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 DS52 BVH registered?

DS52 BVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is DS52 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BVH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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