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CU52 EDP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 EDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 132,141 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 132,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 128,941 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from mirror ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 120,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 118,341 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,435 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 116,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,993 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 111,993 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,191 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 109,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre cracking up badly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,006 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

parking brake efficiency only 19%

rear brake discs very worn & corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 93,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn & corroded

parking brake efficiency only 19%

rear brake discs very worn & corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,956 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 85,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 72,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 65,400 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

unable to axcess all rear seat belts

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,400 miles

unable to axcess all rear seat belts

Pass 20 Sep 2005 50,066 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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CU52 EDP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CU52 EDP, 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 CU52 EDP registered?

CU52 EDP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CU52 EDP safe to buy?

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