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WN52 ONC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat not tilting

Offside number plate inop

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 88,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 88,368 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,532 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,390 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 59,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,595 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges to limit

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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 ONC 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 71.4%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

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

Is WN52 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN52 ONC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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