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MV52 FCF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,409 mi
Last recorded52,409 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 FCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,826 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,562 miles

ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program) warning light indicate off all tht time.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,550 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,335 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,882 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre and rim has kerb damage

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 20,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 13,424 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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MV52 FCF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV52 FCF, 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 MV52 FCF registered?

MV52 FCF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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