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WU52 LLP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,768 mi
Last recorded115,768 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 LLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,768 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 115,768 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 110,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 110,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,748 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,234 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 102,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,552 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,861 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 87,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 87,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge - Slight Mishaped

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 71,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 16 May 2013 71,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 58,180 miles

Both font tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

Misting of oil around rear of engine

Fail 15 May 2012 58,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both font tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

Front brake discs are corroded

Misting of oil around rear of engine

Pass 16 May 2011 49,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,279 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,784 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front & nearside rear tyre sidewall have several cuts

nearside front indicator lerns cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,375 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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WU52 LLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WU52 LLP, 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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WU52 LLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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