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WR52 AYN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,036 mi
Last recorded160,036 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 AYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 9 Feb 2017 159,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 155,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge of tread worn lumpy slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,210 miles

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

auxillary belt noisy

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 145,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 133,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 105,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 97,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,902 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 73,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs well worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre well worn 195/65/15

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,907 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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WR52 AYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WR52 AYN, 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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WR52 AYN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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