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AV52 CXJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,982 mi
Last recorded80,982 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 CXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Dim (LED) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,164 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 56,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2020 54,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on c/v joint/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread/Perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking badly (recommend tyre)

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,442 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm,front inner d bushes slight wear,centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,659 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,630 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,630 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,999 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,245 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 15,270 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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AV52 CXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV52 CXJ, 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 AV52 CXJ registered?

AV52 CXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AV52 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 CXJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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