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PE52 UKG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 UKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 118,713 miles

Emissions not tested has missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,430 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 113,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Jun 2017 109,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 87,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 87,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

em light on dash

Pass 29 May 2013 78,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket part broken but still secure

nsr tyre age cracked

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 May 2012 63,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,218 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 45,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,607 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 343,913 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,755 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 25,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,921 miles

slight damage to wall of n/s/f tyre.

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 UKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UKG, 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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PE52 UKG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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