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WV52 WJD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 WJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 83,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,093 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 77,093 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 120,403 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,759 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,066 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,580 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,286 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,719 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,216 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,269 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 WJD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WV52 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

WV52 WJD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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