MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI RUBBER HOSES ARE PERISHED AND BOTH CRACKING... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split 2 x 20 inch standards (3.4 (b) (i))
knocking noise from nearside shock area....
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre rapairable ()
bonnet release handle inside car is defective as plastic teeth on handle are worn and flat
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre support hook bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))
bonnet release handle inside car is defective as plastic teeth on handle are worn and flat
Nearside Front tyre tread is BALD on inner edge and badly cracked on outer edge of tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [205/55/r16] 91v budgets (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside 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))
Nearside Front tyre tread is BALD on inner edge and badly cracked on outer edge of tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake slightly binding
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise ofside rear tyre is scalloping
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
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EF52 DLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 EF52 DLU, 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 EF52 DLU registered?
EF52 DLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2002.
Is EF52 DLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF52 DLU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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