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EO52 OPK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 OPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 103,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,072 miles

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

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

under body surface rust.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,528 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust mount broken off exhaust

offside wiper blade split

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,815 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,327 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,079 miles

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

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

tracking check advised due to inner edge wear on front tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,278 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn inspection or replacement advised

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,915 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,194 miles

Nearside raer tyre worn on inner edges,2.5mm approx.

Rear brake pads getting low,3.00mm approx.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 35,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,700 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 OPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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