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MC52 ONV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 88,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,935 miles

front discs corroded on inner face.

front pads low.

rear tyres slight perishing.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,787 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,731 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,327 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,122 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,774 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,774 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,776 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 40,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,938 miles

engine covered

Fail 18 Aug 2007 8,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine covered

Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,139 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ONV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MC52 ONV, 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

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What year was MC52 ONV registered?

MC52 ONV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MC52 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 ONV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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