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CF02 UVE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 148,008 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 148,008 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 141,592 miles

centre stop lamp not working

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

nearside rear outer tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Dec 2016 141,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp not working

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

nearside rear outer tyre wall cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2015 130,452 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 130,452 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 119,898 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 119,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,750 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 110,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Air bag light is on

Engine light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,440 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut/cut`s in side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut/cut`s in side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,027 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 97,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 94,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2009 94,703 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,246 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,057 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Fail 5 Dec 2006 72,368 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 69,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,887 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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CF02 UVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CF02 UVE, 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 CF02 UVE registered?

CF02 UVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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