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OV52 TZH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 TZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody wear

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,481 miles

eml light on

rear discs coroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,790 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 81,008 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 80,567 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,783 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smearing slightly

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 72,563 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Jan 2016 70,655 miles

all brake discs worn/pitted/scored

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,641 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 67,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,942 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 61,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,546 miles

ESP warning light on at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,125 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,797 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,304 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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OV52 TZH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OV52 TZH, 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 OV52 TZH registered?

OV52 TZH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is OV52 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 TZH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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