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WU52 OJK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 119,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 119,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr front to back at ferrel at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF / OSR , at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light effected by application off brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr front to back at ferrel at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF / OSR , at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,844 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,057 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,041 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,231 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 74,231 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,435 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,915 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,729 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 15,989 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 OJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OJK, 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 WU52 OJK registered?

WU52 OJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is WU52 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 OJK shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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