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MC52 OEU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,045 mi
Last recorded138,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 OEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,045 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 158,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,097 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 135,097 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,001 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 133,001 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,452 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 128,896 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 128,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,108 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 122,831 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,370 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 107,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges

Pass 20 May 2014 86,777 miles

front subframe rusty

Fail 20 May 2014 86,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front subframe rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

age cracks osf and nsr tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar & bushes worn. Offside front subframe damaged.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar & bushes worn. Offside front subframe damaged.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,456 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 43,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,757 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 22,756 miles

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

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

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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MC52 OEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MC52 OEU, 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 MC52 OEU registered?

MC52 OEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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