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PX52 JNF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,062 mi
Last recorded161,062 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 JNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 161,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 159,071 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 156,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 154,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 150,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 145,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 140,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 132,315 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 128,065 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,320 miles

Rear brake discs getting worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,928 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 74,187 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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PX52 JNF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PX52 JNF, 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 PX52 JNF registered?

PX52 JNF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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