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WN52 BVG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,807 mi
Last recorded117,807 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 BVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,807 miles

slight play front suspension arms

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,424 miles

Front slight damage to number plate but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 9 Sep 2015 108,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on wall

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,976 miles

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

rear discs poor

slight bind nsr brake

Fail 18 Oct 2014 101,976 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs poor

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,208 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,496 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres excessively worn on inner edges,strongly reccomend an alignment check and adjust

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,364 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion to osf of subframe + osf drive shaft

slight play in both antiroll bar bushes

surface corrosion on rear axle + bottom of shocks

wipers poor

Fail 6 Oct 2009 72,364 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

center exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion to osf of subframe + osf drive shaft

slight play in both antiroll bar bushes

surface corrosion on rear axle + bottom of shocks

wipers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,142 miles

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)

exhaust centre section mounting adrift

rear brake pads approx 2000 miles wear left

Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,195 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3 MM TREAD LEFT

BRAKE PADS 4-6000 MILES WEAR LEFT

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION MOUNTING ADRIFT BUT SYSTEM SECURE

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,724 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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WN52 BVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WN52 BVG, 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 WN52 BVG registered?

WN52 BVG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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