MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system in secure.
Oil leak engine area ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
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)
Corrosion to centre exhaust mounting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion to centre exhaust mounting
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
chip in screen
slight delamination on offside lower of screen
chip in screen
slight delamination on offside lower of screen
uneaven wear to nearside rear tyre
wear to rear brake pads
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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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