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SA52 ZXO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 ZXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension components and mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

service brake pedal has little reserve travell

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion over underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and ear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion over underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over all front and ear suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear subframes (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake pipes have protective coatings full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,424 miles

slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,546 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,546 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,759 miles

advise near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,174 miles

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

center exhaust bracket heavly corroded..

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,177 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 41,176 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,976 miles

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

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

slight knock from front suspension

slight score on front windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,563 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SA52 ZXO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SA52 ZXO, 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 SA52 ZXO registered?

SA52 ZXO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SA52 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 ZXO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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