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EU52 WSE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,205 mi
Last recorded117,205 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 104,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,554 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,058 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 50,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,211 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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EU52 WSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU52 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

EU52 WSE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is EU52 WSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 WSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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