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WV52 HXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,065 mi
Last recorded60,065 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 HXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 60,065 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 59,825 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,566 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

beam patterns poor

sill ends poor condition and previously welded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,540 miles

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

Middle exhaust clamp weak and rusty

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Middle exhaust clamp weak and rusty

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 59,618 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 51,851 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,215 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 40,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,668 miles

exhaust bracket rattling,nail in osr tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2008 31,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket rattling,nail in osr tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,061 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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WV52 HXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV52 HXZ, 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 WV52 HXZ registered?

WV52 HXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is WV52 HXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 HXZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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