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MF52 XTX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,403 mi
Last recorded109,403 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 XTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2016 109,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 108,945 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f & n/s/f (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s/f & n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,933 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,687 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration white smoke aborted test (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2013 87,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 87,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 77,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,748 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Gear lever knob loose

Near side front seat belt locking device cover missing

Fail 6 Jun 2009 57,748 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Gear lever knob loose

Near side front seat belt locking device cover missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,537 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

near side front seat belt catch,plastic surround missing

Fail 7 May 2008 50,919 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on.

n/s/f seat belt locker cover missing.

n/s/f wiper split advise to replace.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,767 miles

seek advice on emmisions 2 prints given. †warning lights on dash .

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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MF52 XTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF52 XTX, 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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MF52 XTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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