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EU52 WNZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,039 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,468 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers broken. front - underside

plastic vacuum pipe to small motor split. back of engine. joins to brake servo pipe

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp alignment

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

plastic covers broken. front - underside

plastic vacuum pipe to small motor split. back of engine. joins to brake servo pipe

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck headlamp alignment

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,789 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,176 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,176 miles

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,807 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

tracking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 37,689 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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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EU52 WNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU52 WNZ, 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 EU52 WNZ registered?

EU52 WNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EU52 WNZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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