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MW52 CYH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 CYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,823 miles

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

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

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

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

centre pipe exhaust is slightly corroded

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres are slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,275 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,275 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 32,759 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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MW52 CYH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW52 CYH, 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 MW52 CYH registered?

MW52 CYH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is MW52 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 CYH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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