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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OV52UWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,929 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
17 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,466 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 4 Jul 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,018 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 4 Jul 20268 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,633 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,946 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 4 Jul 202625 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
26 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,726 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2011 4 Jul 20261 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,878 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010 4 Jul 20261 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,878 MI
4 Jul 202629 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,395 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2009 4 Jul 202620 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,982 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 4 Jul 202619 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,342 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV52UWW was registered on 2002-12-02
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