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EO52 KWF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 KWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,039 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,924 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,122 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 71,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,708 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,489 miles

slight wear lip to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise all four tyres getting low

advise pad wear lights on

advise wear lip on front brake discs

slight wear lip to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,346 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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EO52 KWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 EO52 KWF, 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

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What year was EO52 KWF registered?

EO52 KWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EO52 KWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 KWF 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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