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VU52 UVC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,907 mi
Last recorded102,907 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 UVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,386 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,525 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,525 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,621 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,968 miles

off side front tyre has damage on side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,373 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 49,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,810 miles

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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VU52 UVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU52 UVC, 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

How do I check the history of VU52 UVC?

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What year was VU52 UVC registered?

VU52 UVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is VU52 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 UVC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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