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CE52 MVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,384 mi
Last recorded120,384 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 MVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,384 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,274 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 94,473 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 94,473 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 86,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 80,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,814 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 73,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 70,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front wing indicator lens missing

Pass 30 May 2014 70,343 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front wing indicator lens missing

Pass 31 May 2013 68,036 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2012 64,980 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres starting to perish

front wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre outer wall has a small cut

Pass 24 May 2011 62,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 59,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 58,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,526 miles

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 4 Dec 2006 44,728 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 MVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

CE52 MVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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