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SH52 XTY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,819 mi
Last recorded135,819 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 XTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 135,819 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule between front to rear & pipes to rear callipers both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 127,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 108,251 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 108,251 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,637 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,294 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 91,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn smooth outter edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,403 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth outter edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,179 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,174 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,671 miles

engine oil filler cap missing.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,300 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 22 Nov 2005 40,213 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 XTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

SH52 XTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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