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OV52 VGA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,881 mi
Last recorded63,881 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,881 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,437 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,540 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,936 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 6 Jul 2009 41,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,241 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,651 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,909 miles

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

crack in front screen at bottom outside of swept area and not in view of road.

front brake discs and pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 26,909 miles

crack in front screen at bottom outside of swept area and not in view of road.

front brake discs and pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VGA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV52 VGA, 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 OV52 VGA registered?

OV52 VGA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is OV52 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 VGA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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