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CE52 JJK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,880 mi
Last recorded128,880 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 JJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,851 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,039 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s front brake pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,032 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front brake pads low

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,493 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Mar 2013 99,487 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,347 miles

exhaust system startiung to corrode

n/s wiper blade torn

slight chips and scratches to windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2011 90,347 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system startiung to corrode

n/s wiper blade torn

slight chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,606 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing close to limit

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to crack and perish

exhaust starting to corrode

slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,824 miles

Both rear sills starting to corroding

Engine managment warning light on

Front number plate craked

Front windscreen delaminating

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has a nail in tyre

Oil level warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,824 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both rear sills starting to corroding

Engine managment warning light on

Front number plate craked

Front windscreen delaminating

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has a nail in tyre

Oil level warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,697 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2008 67,697 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,738 miles

body damage - outer sills - damaged - front tyres wearing - nsf tyre wakk damaged - slight blow exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,707 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 JJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE52 JJK, 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 CE52 JJK registered?

CE52 JJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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