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FE52 UKT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,982 mi
Last recorded165,982 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 164,119 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm bushes cracking.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight aim slightly blurred.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 161,889 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm(rear bushes cracking)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 161,889 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area excessivly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm(rear bushes cracking)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 159,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 156,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 154,814 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 12 Oct 2017 153,011 miles

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

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

Rear sill

Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,207 miles

rear sills corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,126 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 113,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 106,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 106,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 96,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 96,209 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,753 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 87,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 64,519 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,519 miles

advise wipers worn

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,564 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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FE52 UKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE52 UKT, 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 FE52 UKT registered?

FE52 UKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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