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EX52 HPL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 HPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,014 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,882 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 87,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,933 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,933 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,148 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,003 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,197 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,478 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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EX52 HPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EX52 HPL, 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 EX52 HPL registered?

EX52 HPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is EX52 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 HPL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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