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DF52 CPV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,754 mi
Last recorded90,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,754 miles

Nail in tyre off side rear ()

Service brake binding but not excessively near side and off side front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust heat cover lose

front number plate deteriorated

near side door mirror glass cracked

off side rear tyre out side wall cracking and worn inside edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 90,754 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle near side front (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle near side front (6.2.3 (a))

Nail in tyre off side rear ()

Service brake binding but not excessively near side and off side front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust heat cover lose

front number plate deteriorated

near side door mirror glass cracked

off side rear tyre out side wall cracking and worn inside edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,676 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side front (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre near side front tyre ()

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear off side tyre out side wall starting to crack also worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2018 88,676 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust coller (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side and off side front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured near side and off side front (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre near side front tyre ()

nondescript engine light showing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear off side tyre out side wall starting to crack also worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,144 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side front (2.2.C.1c)

foot brake only just made efficency

off side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,007 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side front (2.2.C.1c)

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

off side front tyre worn in side and out side edges

rear off side tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 31 May 2017 86,007 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side front (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working center rear (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side front (2.2.C.1c)

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

off side front tyre worn in side and out side edges

rear off side tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2016 83,443 miles

both front tyres now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,442 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2014 76,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

check engine light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,736 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 55,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing and has slight tread seperation

Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing and has slight tread seperation

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,083 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,405 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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DF52 CPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF52 CPV, 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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DF52 CPV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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