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BD52 CDU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 143,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 133,776 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 129,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 123,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear brakes slighty binding

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 112,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 105,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,886 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 89,041 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,835 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,247 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate slighly damaged

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,736 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate slighly damaged

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,534 miles

center exhaust mounting loose

Fail 3 Nov 2009 58,534 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

center exhaust mounting loose

Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,358 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 35,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 25,873 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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BD52 CDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 BD52 CDU, 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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BD52 CDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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