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SH52 OZA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,995 mi
Last recorded106,995 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 OZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,995 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,483 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside And Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 105,483 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside And Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged Nearside And Offside Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension Arm Rear Bush Starting To De-Bond

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,707 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,906 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,214 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 73,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 68,655 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 68,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 64,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,954 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 59,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,938 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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SH52 OZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SH52 OZA, 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 SH52 OZA registered?

SH52 OZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is SH52 OZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 OZA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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