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ML52 ZYO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 ZYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 110,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,447 miles

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2008 86,447 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,452 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,820 miles

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

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

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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ML52 ZYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML52 ZYO, 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 ML52 ZYO registered?

ML52 ZYO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is ML52 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 ZYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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