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EF52 CFG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,160 mi
Last recorded175,160 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 CFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 175,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear No Rear Seats Fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,150 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 123,144 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,237 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,865 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,039 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 60,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,535 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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EF52 CFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF52 CFG, 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 EF52 CFG registered?

EF52 CFG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is EF52 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 CFG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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