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FA52 VJV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,432 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,640 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 99,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,161 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wall has damage

Offside Front tyre has cuts close to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,360 miles

Fuel tank bracket corroided

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint N/S/F

bonnet release handle not secure

Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank bracket corroided

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint N/S/F

bonnet release handle not secure

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front driving/fog lamp innop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear service brake application uneven 22%

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,287 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front driving/fog lamp innop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 58,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,037 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front door bottom hindge insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2009 55,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate damaged

offside front door bottom hindge insecure

oil warning light on

Pass 31 May 2008 47,494 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 47,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 30 May 2007 38,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,001 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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FA52 VJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FA52 VJV, 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 FA52 VJV registered?

FA52 VJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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