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OY52 ZKN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,689 mi
Last recorded84,689 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 ZKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,689 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,999 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,678 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 51,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,497 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,211 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 36,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 21,587 miles

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

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 ZKN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

OY52 ZKN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is OY52 ZKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY52 ZKN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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