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WN52 VCV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,660 mi
Last recorded29,660 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 29,660 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 29,659 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 27,825 miles

All Steering/Suspension Components Heavily Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint Area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 26,805 miles

advise general corrosion of front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2022 26,804 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

advise general corrosion of front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 25,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise slight corrosion of braking and suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2021 25,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise slight corrosion of braking and suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,303 miles

surface corrosion of underside of car and suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,012 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 23,455 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,805 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly rusty.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,805 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake disc very rusty - all others rusty.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,915 miles

Offside Front brake disc cororded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,560 miles

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

brake pedal feels spongy?

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,755 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 27 Sep 2007 11,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres 3.0 mm

Fail 9 Oct 2006 9,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2005 6,534 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

WN52 VCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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The MOT history for WN52 VCV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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