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EA52 PZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,907 mi
Last recorded85,907 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 PZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,907 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 85,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,243 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,748 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 84,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 81,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 77,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,270 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 62,270 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 60,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,643 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,881 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,742 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,327 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)

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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EA52 PZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA52 PZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA52 PZW?

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What year was EA52 PZW registered?

EA52 PZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is EA52 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 PZW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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