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WN52 VCF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,451 mi
Last recorded147,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 VCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 147,451 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 147,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 136,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 136,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested pads worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 122,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing around sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,540 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,540 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,744 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,176 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,517 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 VCF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

WN52 VCF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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