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VN52 XVP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 XVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,154 miles

front exhaust blowing

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

headlamps deteriorted

nearside parking brake efficiency low

offside front tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear coil corroded

play in front top mounts

play in nearside track rod end

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Jul 2022 127,154 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorted

nearside parking brake efficiency low

offside front tyre badly deteriorated

offside rear coil corroded

play in front top mounts

play in nearside track rod end

reverse lights not working

front exhaust blowing

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,600 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust join blowing

Fail 28 Jun 2021 122,583 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI-PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT, DISTORTED & BADLY DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust join blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2020 119,814 miles

front brake pads worn very low

headlamps deteriorated

outer sills corroded/damaged

rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,613 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 110,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 110,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working affected by stop lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,135 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,359 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 95,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 85,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 61,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,758 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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VN52 XVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN52 XVP, 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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VN52 XVP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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