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WN52 SSV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 SSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,721 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 55,721 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,767 miles

FRont antiroll bar and bushes slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,798 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 26,041 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 SSV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

WN52 SSV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is WN52 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN52 SSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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