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PO52 VVN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,556 mi
Last recorded67,556 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 VVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 67,556 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 67,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 61,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,385 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 58,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively curved blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,928 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,925 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,460 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BATTERY dead / jump start for MOT

BATTERY died/stopped twice during test/ jump started

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,817 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 53,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,943 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,302 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 50,301 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper broken plus glass shards from reverse light.. (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 44,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,927 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 22 Jul 2013 40,752 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,752 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,480 miles

air bag light indicating a fault

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,049 miles

srs mil illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,946 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 12,750 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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PO52 VVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PO52 VVN, 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 PO52 VVN registered?

PO52 VVN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is PO52 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO52 VVN shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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