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CV52 XXU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,156 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s inner sills heavily covered with under seal and have traces of body filler

n/s/f & o/s/r outer sills distorted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play upper top mounts front

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 121,503 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight play upper top mounts front

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,328 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

Engine under tray loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front top mounts slight play

Engine under tray loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,856 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,574 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside repeater lense missing.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,376 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2011 42,584 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,963 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,095 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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CV52 XXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CV52 XXU, 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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CV52 XXU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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