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OV52 VAU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 71,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 71,858 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,450 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,633 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Oct 2019 67,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,735 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d-bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,735 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d-bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,697 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,443 miles

centre exhaust bracket

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,967 miles

N/S/R and N/S/F tyres have cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,114 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,156 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 VAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV52 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

OV52 VAU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is OV52 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 VAU shows 21 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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