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EX52 VCY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 113,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps focus is poor

slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HEADLAMPS FOCUS IS POOR

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,163 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

FUEL FILTER LOOKS OLD

Front NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Offside HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

Offside HEAD LAMP LENS IS CRAZED

Oil leak ()

STAIN ON THE BODY OF THE FUEL FILTER

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,777 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

OIL LEAKS

Offside HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

Fail 18 Feb 2017 105,745 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 Feb 2016 103,499 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

OIL LEAKS

Fail 20 Feb 2016 103,499 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

OIL LEAKS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on

panel damage

suspect other warning lamp could be esp light

Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,010 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

suspect other warning lamp could be esp light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light is on

panel damage

Pass 24 Feb 2014 93,862 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp is on

os wiper blade poor

parking brake effiency only just met

traction control lamp is on

Fail 24 Feb 2014 93,862 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

exhaust is corroded

front valance grill is damaged

o/s wiper blade rubber is poor

panel damage

traction control light is on

tyre wear is uneven

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

front tyre wear is uneven

front valance grill is damaged

panel damage

traction control light is on

Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,067 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

front tyre wear is uneven

front valance grill is damaged

panel damage

traction control light is on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,788 miles

engine management light is on

traction control light is on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,326 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,955 miles

engine light on

rear registartion plate poor

Fail 11 Feb 2010 77,955 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

rear registartion plate poor

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,169 miles

Refer to advisory notice number 44940118023

Fail 10 Jan 2008 69,169 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light stays on

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear registration plate poor

scuff offside front

Pass 22 Jan 2007 65,856 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 VCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VCY, 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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EX52 VCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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