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OV52 UXW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,221 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 90,841 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,829 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,249 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,314 miles

eml on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,883 miles

EML on

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,652 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,636 miles

Nearside 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 15 Nov 2006 24,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 17,885 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 UXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UXW, 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

How do I check the history of OV52 UXW?

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What year was OV52 UXW registered?

OV52 UXW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is OV52 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 UXW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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