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CE02 VHM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 VHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,600 miles

Nearside Front sill holed not within p/a

Offside Front sill holed not within p/a

Fail 22 Jun 2021 103,600 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front sill holed not within p/a

Offside Front sill holed not within p/a

Pass 12 Jun 2020 102,176 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 102,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,280 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx and worn on outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 93,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,469 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has wear on inner edge

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,811 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,767 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,908 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,305 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,123 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 72,123 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

a small piece of metal is embedded in o/s rear tyre tread

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 VHM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE02 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

CE02 VHM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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