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EK52 HDY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,304 mi
Last recorded90,304 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,304 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,779 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,636 miles

sill covers

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,302 miles

check rear pad wear

front brake discs in poor condition

mid exh mount broken

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,235 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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EK52 HDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK52 HDY, 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 EK52 HDY?

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What year was EK52 HDY registered?

EK52 HDY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is EK52 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 HDY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK52 HDY have outstanding finance?

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