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MK52 EYR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,425 mi
Last recorded161,425 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 EYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 161,425 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 156,145 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion n/s/r coil spring

different type wheel n/s/r

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight blow on all exhaust joints and slight blow on back box

Pass 6 Mar 2014 156,145 miles

corrosion n/s/r coil spring

different type wheel n/s/r

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight blow on all exhaust joints and slight blow on back box

Pass 13 Mar 2013 151,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light on

engine check light on

power steering pipe insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine check light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 144,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 144,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 141,991 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 141,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 117,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 117,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,027 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light cut to n/s/f/ tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,318 miles

Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light cut to n/s/f/ tyre on tred

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,225 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 75,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,049 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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MK52 EYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MK52 EYR, 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 MK52 EYR registered?

MK52 EYR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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