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EY52 DVZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,745 mi
Last recorded82,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 DVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 80% worn

centre stop light not working

front brake discs 60% worn

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

rear brake discs and pads 65% worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,745 miles

both front tyres 80% worn

centre stop light not working

front brake discs 60% worn

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

rear brake discs and pads 65% worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,260 miles

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front brake discs and pads 60% worn

nearside rear tyre 75% worn and has nail in it

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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front brake discs and pads 60% worn

nearside rear tyre 75% worn and has nail in it

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,601 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,601 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,516 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,250 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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EY52 DVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EY52 DVZ, 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 EY52 DVZ registered?

EY52 DVZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is EY52 DVZ safe to buy?

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