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EO52 DWW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,619 mi
Last recorded117,619 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 DWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,619 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 117,619 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,160 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 115,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal travel on limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

washers poor

Fail 30 Aug 2018 112,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal travel on limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

washers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,865 miles

Front both tyres wearing

Front suspension corroded generaly underside

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened at lower arm (2.4.G.1)

eng management light is on

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres wearing

Front suspension corroded generaly underside

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened at lower arm (2.4.G.1)

eng management light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,686 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 95,767 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,184 miles

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

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

a warning light is on

offside front pad getting low

rear braakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,297 miles

E M L light on

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

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

bonnet strut does not stay in up position

spare tyre low pressure/flat

Fail 28 Sep 2012 77,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

E M L light on

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet strut does not stay in up position

spare tyre low pressure/flat

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,305 miles

bonnet strut weak

rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,815 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre has signs structure is starting to weaken

Fail 1 Oct 2010 58,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre has signs structure is starting to weaken

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,429 miles

nearside rear tyre tread lifting slightly on inside edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,700 miles

fuel tank cover under vehicle is broken

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EO52 DWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EO52 DWW, 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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EO52 DWW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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