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SJ52 EWN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,654 mi
Last recorded92,654 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 EWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,654 miles

Advise electric mirror control knob missing.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 92,654 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise electric mirror control knob missing.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,559 miles

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

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,319 miles

advise rear crake pads

Fail 29 Jul 2013 65,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear crake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,312 miles

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

advise front number plate cracked.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,417 miles

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

advise front wiper slight smearing.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,623 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,129 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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SJ52 EWN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ52 EWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ52 EWN registered?

SJ52 EWN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SJ52 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ52 EWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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