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FP52 BXC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,474 mi
Last recorded60,474 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,474 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,474 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Coolant leak

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,441 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,498 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,838 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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FP52 BXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FP52 BXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP52 BXC?

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What year was FP52 BXC registered?

FP52 BXC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FP52 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 BXC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP52 BXC have outstanding finance?

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