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EF52 DLU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,409 miles

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....

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre rapairable ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,819 miles

bonnet release handle inside car is defective as plastic teeth on handle are worn and flat

Fail 16 Jan 2020 69,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is BALD on inner edge and badly cracked on outer edge of tread

Fail 16 Jan 2019 68,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,117 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 67,117 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,957 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,207 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,599 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,275 miles

advise ofside rear tyre is scalloping

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,772 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,439 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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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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