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EA52 XOG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,443 mi
Last recorded184,443 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 XOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 184,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 184,443 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 180,618 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 180,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 180,066 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 178,311 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 178,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 170,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 170,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 144,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 130,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,033 miles

o/s/r tyre has worn inner edge/low on tread

Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre has worn inner edge/low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,867 miles

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

front and rear number plates weatherd

Fail 18 Nov 2010 103,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates weatherd

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,148 miles

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

long hand brake travell,

o/s and n/s steering arms slight play.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s hand brake outer cable deterateing.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,775 miles

n/s hand brake outer cable deterateing.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,312 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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EA52 XOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA52 XOG, 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 EA52 XOG registered?

EA52 XOG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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