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PE52 FHZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,821 mi
Last recorded134,821 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 FHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,821 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2019 134,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,597 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,597 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,462 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,930 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

STOP LAMP IN THE REAR HATCH NOT WORKING

Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,930 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STOP LAMP IN THE REAR HATCH NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,838 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,972 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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PE52 FHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PE52 FHZ, 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 PE52 FHZ registered?

PE52 FHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is PE52 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 FHZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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