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MJ52 OSO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,725 mi
Last recorded54,725 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 54,725 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,133 miles

Nearside sill heavily corroded but not structural

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 51,813 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracking inside tread

Offside Front tyre just starting to crack inside tread

Offside Rear lever on caliper not returning fully

Offside Rear tyre cracking inside tread

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,250 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front tyre cracking inside tread

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

engine oil level low

sump plug leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,435 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front tyre cracking inside tread

Offside Front anti roll bar d bush collar broken off

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,891 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,237 miles

Front shock absorber covers worn

Front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracking outer sidewall

air leak on engine

eml on

service light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,786 miles

both front anti-roll bar d-bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split

both front tyres cracking in tread

oil level on minimum

Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front anti-roll bar d-bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split

both front tyres cracking in tread

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,146 miles

front tyres perished req replacement

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,094 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

centre exhaust bracket broke but still supports the system

engine under tray insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,193 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,430 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 17,141 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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MJ52 OSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ52 OSO, 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 MJ52 OSO registered?

MJ52 OSO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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