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EY52 SPX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,265 mi
Last recorded131,265 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 131,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,014 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,595 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn very unevenly and close to limits

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,337 miles

front inner wheel rims damaged / dented slightly

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,918 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,979 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,569 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,636 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 23 Aug 2006 20,909 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SPX, 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 EY52 SPX registered?

EY52 SPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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