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CV52 YCE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,750 mi
Last recorded153,750 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 153,750 miles

General corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,637 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2019 143,623 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo pipe split on connections (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 131,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking Brake cable outer casing fractured (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,876 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATING PIPE COMING OFF PUMP (2.3.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,866 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

COOLANT LOW

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATING PIPE COMING OFF PUMP (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,435 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system in secure.

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system in secure.

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,172 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,172 miles

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,943 miles

Exhaust centre bracket corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 98,943 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre bracket corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,827 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust mounting

Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,823 miles

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

Corrosion to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,183 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in screen

slight delamination on offside lower of screen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,253 miles

chip in screen

slight delamination on offside lower of screen

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,488 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,123 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,059 miles

uneaven wear to nearside rear tyre

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2005 27,160 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 YCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV52 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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