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CN02 ATY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 ATY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 133,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,078 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,100 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 112,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 104,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 96,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,814 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,814 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,293 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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CN02 ATY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN02 ATY, 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 CN02 ATY registered?

CN02 ATY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is CN02 ATY safe to buy?

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