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WN52 ONB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,782 mi
Last recorded127,782 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 ONB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,782 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both front wiper blades starting to split

both outer sills have some damage

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,791 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread low at 3 mm and worn on outer edge.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 124,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread low at 3 mm and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 120,051 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage.

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill has slight damage.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,120 miles

n/s dip beam patten poor

n/s outer sill has some damage

o/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play

o/s/f track rod end gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s dip beam patten poor

n/s outer sill has some damage

o/s/f anti roll bar "D" bush has some play

o/s/f track rod end gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Pass 30 Dec 2015 110,336 miles

body damage down nearside

Fail 30 Dec 2015 110,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body damage down nearside

Fail 27 Dec 2014 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 27 Dec 2014 106,049 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,727 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2012 92,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,831 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 89,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 56,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,344 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ONB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN52 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

WN52 ONB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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