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CV02 EDC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,952 mi
Last recorded98,952 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,952 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,382 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency low 16%

Pass 14 May 2017 82,638 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF and OSF (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,304 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

shallow splits on nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,629 miles

air bag light on

nearside outer sill damaged

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

nearside outer sill damaged

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside front wiper smearing screen slightly

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning and esp light on dash

front brake discs worn

offside front wiper smearing screen slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,975 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL

Fail 8 Jul 2008 37,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OUTER SILL

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,963 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 28,963 miles

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

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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CV02 EDC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV02 EDC, 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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CV02 EDC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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