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MT52 MJX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,646 mi
Last recorded115,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,258 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,574 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall cracking.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,323 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 91,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,048 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,682 miles

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

engine management lamp on

front brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Dec 2009 74,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,116 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,031 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,257 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 60,257 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 45,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MT52 MJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT52 MJX, 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 MT52 MJX registered?

MT52 MJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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