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CJ52 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,898 mi
Last recorded109,898 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ52 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low and warning lamp coming on

eml illuminated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low and warning lamp coming on

eml illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,616 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s front indicators faded

slight damage to n/s front cradle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 93,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s front indicators faded

slight damage to n/s front cradle

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,743 miles

amber brake warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

amber brake warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,018 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,760 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 22 Jun 2011 60,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,437 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 47,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2006 27,783 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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CJ52 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CJ52 BUG, 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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CJ52 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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