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CU52 HJG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,977 mi
Last recorded136,977 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 HJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,977 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

power steering pump damp but not leaking excessive

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 136,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm (5.2.6)

centre exhaust bracket broken

power steering pump damp but not leaking excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,911 miles

Emissions not tested Turbo boost pipe insecure (boost leak) (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 88W kenda 3212 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 88W kenda 3212 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Central Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded Centre exhaust bracket broken from exhaust/snap

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Door sill area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Door sill area is corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak Engine oil dipstick tube snap Engine oil level can be properly check ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 133,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has flat spots on inner side of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

centre exhaust bracket broken from exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2016 133,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,220 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 129,220 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 123,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,640 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,008 miles

advise both front tyre's wearing to inner / outer edges at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern or showing tyre build )

advise deteriation to nearside front outer track rod end dust cover at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,734 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,192 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,547 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 97,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,322 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 93,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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 6 Nov 2006 87,163 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 HJG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJG, 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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CU52 HJG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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