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SD52 BVC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 BVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,838 miles

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)

Offside Rear parking brake low reading, may require adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,523 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mid exhaust mount poor

Fail 4 Nov 2013 66,523 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mid exhaust mount poor

Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,759 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 40,759 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,722 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 15 Nov 2006 23,881 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 23,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 21,903 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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SD52 BVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD52 BVC, 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 SD52 BVC registered?

SD52 BVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is SD52 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 BVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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