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WM52 EEO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 EEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,067 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,541 miles

Brake fluid discoloured and showing signs of age

Engine management light illuminated but vehicle registered before 1st July 2003

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 69,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid discoloured and showing signs of age

Engine management light illuminated but vehicle registered before 1st July 2003

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 67,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 65,806 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 65,806 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Tinting film at top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,554 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 61,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,544 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 57,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,614 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,812 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,842 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,501 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 10,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WM52 EEO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WM52 EEO, 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 WM52 EEO?

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What year was WM52 EEO registered?

WM52 EEO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is WM52 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 EEO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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