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VU52 VAJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 VAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,675 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AND BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,510 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,466 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear inner sills corroding

damage to sills

n/s/f tyre getting low worn on inner edge

n/s/f wing mirior back loose

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre getting low 3.2mm

some un derbody areas/components corroding

tracking

Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear inner sills corroding

damage to sills

n/s/f tyre getting low worn on inner edge

n/s/f wing mirior back loose

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre getting low 3.2mm

some un derbody areas/components corroding

tracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,030 miles

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills and seams

Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s and n/s outer sills and seams

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,470 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,509 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,777 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,859 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,662 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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VU52 VAJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VAJ, 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 VU52 VAJ registered?

VU52 VAJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 VAJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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