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VU52 XFY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2014 154,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 154,540 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 136,176 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 117,691 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 98,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 97,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 81,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,000 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 XFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 XFY, 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 VU52 XFY registered?

VU52 XFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is VU52 XFY safe to buy?

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