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CE02 VEP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,173 mi
Last recorded126,173 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 VEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 126,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 125,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust mount mising (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under side of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash . engine warning light on

dipstick tube broken

Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 118,140 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 118,140 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,841 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,266 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 66,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,385 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,709 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 39,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 28,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CE02 VEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE02 VEP, 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 CE02 VEP registered?

CE02 VEP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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