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OY52 JXK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,116 mi
Last recorded168,116 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 JXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 168,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 168,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 167,205 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 158,354 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s seal slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 148,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2017 148,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 136,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 122,345 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Apr 2012 106,998 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 106,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,152 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,152 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,869 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 68,869 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,294 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 66,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,818 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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OY52 JXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY52 JXK, 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 OY52 JXK registered?

OY52 JXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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