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2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration WN52BUP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 21 Apr 2024
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,185 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Bumper slightly damaged
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 188,185 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper slightly damaged
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,575 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake pads worn / wearing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar link pin broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise.no tread outer edge, almost worn through (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- offside rear brake pads worn / wearing
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,174 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022 23 Jun 202622 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,165 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,391 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,421 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019 23 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,265 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018 23 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,418 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)
- front brake pads slightly worn n/s
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,262 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 23 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,501 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,275 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 23 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,656 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,995 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 23 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,436 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012 23 Jun 20265 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,241 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 23 Jun 20266 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,439 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 23 Jun 20265 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,605 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009 23 Jun 20261 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,900 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 23 Jun 20261 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,936 MI
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WN52BUP was registered on 2002-10-18
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