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PL52 UWP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,672 mi
Last recorded50,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 49,255 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls had sings of been run low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking threw out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brakes have surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,201 miles

Front no.plate delaminated

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,054 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight movement in steering arm

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened by nearside front lower arm front mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 45,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened by nearside front lower arm front mounting point (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advice to replace n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,039 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing / cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,824 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,818 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsr tyre wall perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,826 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,029 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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PL52 UWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PL52 UWP, 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 PL52 UWP registered?

PL52 UWP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is PL52 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 UWP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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