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CW52 ETV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,374 mi
Last recorded183,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 183,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 183,360 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2021 179,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion repaire

Nearside Rear outter sill corrosion repaire

Nearside inner sill corrosion, firm to thumb pressure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion repaire

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion repaire

Offside inner sill corrosion, firm to thumb pressure

Fail 26 Jun 2021 179,672 miles

Lower Fuel hose leaking fuel leak from fuel cooler under car, hose clip loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion repaire

Nearside Rear outter sill corrosion repaire

Nearside inner sill corrosion, firm to thumb pressure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion repaire

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion repaire

Offside inner sill corrosion, firm to thumb pressure

Fail 21 Apr 2021 179,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL HEATER PIPES (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER REAR MOUNTING BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 169,730 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 160,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,643 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 147,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,868 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,062 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 105,062 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,415 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 101,415 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 83,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 71,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,021 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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CW52 ETV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CW52 ETV, 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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What year was CW52 ETV registered?

CW52 ETV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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