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CE52 JEJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 JEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,675 miles

Rear exaust rear pipe has secure repair to mount

Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exaust rear pipe has secure repair to mount

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Slight play in steering rack / tie rod joints

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,021 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,018 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,449 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,165 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,405 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,759 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 38,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,686 miles

corrosion on brake discs

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit on outer edge

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre distorted slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2007 28,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 19,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,973 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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CE52 JEJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE52 JEJ, 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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CE52 JEJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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