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VX52 EWO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,346 mi
Last recorded135,346 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 EWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 135,346 miles

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

wipers

Fail 30 Apr 2024 135,328 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

wipers

Pass 2 May 2023 130,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror casing damaged and loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some front suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 130,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and offside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror casing damaged and loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some front suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,345 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 127,345 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,183 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen outside zone A

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged and loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 124,182 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen outside zone A

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror outer casing damaged and loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,249 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,303 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to see testable items

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,300 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted unable to see testable items

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,351 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Rear Wheel draging

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,376 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency 16 % (15 % limit)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,049 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/r side light.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,671 miles

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

advise both front tyres near limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,529 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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VX52 EWO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VX52 EWO, 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 EWO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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