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FJ52 DKD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,503 mi
Last recorded98,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 DKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,354 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,777 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 85,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,213 miles

condition of rear number plate

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

condition of rear number plate

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,780 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 21,780 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,495 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 7,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 733 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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FJ52 DKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ52 DKD, 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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FJ52 DKD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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