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FJ52 DLO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,670 mi
Last recorded87,670 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 87,670 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 87,666 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 81,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,883 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,883 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,775 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,101 miles

EML on

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly o/s drive shaft seal also possible rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 72,961 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EML on

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly o/s drive shaft seal also possible rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,773 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 65,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 65,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,558 miles

mil light on dashboard

o/s/r tyre inner treads 2mm left

o/s/r tyre mis shaped

o/s/r tyre outer wall light cracks/splits

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,719 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded to inner face

front brake pads half worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,844 miles

front discs corroded on inner

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,938 miles

front brake dicsc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,161 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 DLO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ52 DLO, 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 FJ52 DLO registered?

FJ52 DLO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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