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PE52 ODT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 ODT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 76,659 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,870 miles

EXHAUST CENTER MOUNTING SNAPED OF BUT EXHAUHST STILL SUPORTED

Pass 13 May 2019 71,033 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive +oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine breather pipe damaged

Pass 16 May 2018 68,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 68,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 66,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 66,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,538 miles

o/s/f tyre has worn on inner bead.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,177 miles

Centre brake lamp dim

Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,693 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 54,662 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 54,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,056 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 41,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 129,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,202 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 23,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PE52 ODT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

PE52 ODT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PE52 ODT safe to buy?

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