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MC52 UFH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 UFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,196 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,296 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 92,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil low

n/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 70,197 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 70,195 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorber rubber boots split

Fail 15 Aug 2018 61,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front shock absorber rubber boots split

Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,369 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover fitted covering components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,693 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 29,693 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,237 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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MC52 UFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

MC52 UFH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is MC52 UFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 UFH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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