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VX52 BOH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,994 mi
Last recorded79,994 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 BOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2015 79,994 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (n/s & o/s front & rear) (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

inner steering rack joints have play

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,880 miles

nsf headlamp cover cracked + steamed up

wipers smear

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf headlamp cover cracked + steamed up

nsf tyre 3mm + worn on outer edge

wipers smear

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,051 miles

all road springs corroded

front bump stops perrished

nsf rim damaged inner edge

os headlamp has crack in it

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,051 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

all road springs corroded

front bump stops perrished

nsf rim damaged inner edge

os headlamp has crack in it

rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,565 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,105 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,104 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,150 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,150 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front wheel trim damaged.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,836 miles

Offside Front 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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VX52 BOH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VX52 BOH, 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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VX52 BOH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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