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WP52 CHG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 CHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 127,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 122,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 117,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,913 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 107,819 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 101,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,920 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,045 miles

Air bag light showing on dash

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,045 miles

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

Air bag light showing on dash

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,095 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,250 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 47,568 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,884 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 40,883 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,756 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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WP52 CHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP52 CHG, 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 WP52 CHG registered?

WP52 CHG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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