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OY52 USE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

190,456 mi
Last recorded190,456 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 USE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 190,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 171,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 156,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 130,642 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount deteriated.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,555 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2008 82,350 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,092 miles

Cam belt due for replacement.

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,557 miles

centre exhaust mounting support fracktured

rear tyre treads getting low 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2005 34,931 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 USE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

OY52 USE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is OY52 USE safe to buy?

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