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OY52 VZO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,628 mi
Last recorded137,628 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 VZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 137,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 135,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 133,037 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,894 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,828 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2015 119,618 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

center stop light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,331 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 106,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 106,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,257 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,407 miles

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

OSF FRONT BRAKE DISC MIN MOT PASS

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,233 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 39,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 VZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

OY52 VZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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The MOT history for OY52 VZO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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