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FL52 WXX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 105,894 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,148 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,152 miles

parking brake efforts could be better but is acceptable.

reluctant to meet emission limits.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efforts could be better but is acceptable.

reluctant to meet emission limits.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,275 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

reluctant to meet emissions limit

Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,275 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,179 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both have no dip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil level dangerously low when presented

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,264 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bit dull (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal sections of both flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 79,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive no print out chocked machine (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bit dull (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal sections of both flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

man light staying on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,804 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

high level stop lamp inoperative

horn could be better

management light stays on

Pass 2 May 2014 69,635 miles

High level stop light inop

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 63,498 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 56,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 56,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,899 miles

all four tyres cracked

Fail 9 May 2011 48,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,773 miles

Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear belt

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

Pass 30 May 2008 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre silencer mount bracket broken but still supports weight of system

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,079 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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FL52 WXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL52 WXX, 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 FL52 WXX registered?

FL52 WXX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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