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WR52 FVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,747 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,860 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 Jan 2012 59,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,605 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,012 miles

Front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate.

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 14 Jan 2009 36,605 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,005 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,666 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 FVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVU, 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 WR52 FVU registered?

WR52 FVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is WR52 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 FVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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