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PE52 CUK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,607 mi
Last recorded130,607 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 CUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box its self and at joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear body damaged no sharp edges

Rear nearside and offside tyres heavily perishing and has cuts unable to see ply/cords offside also wearing smooth at inner edge

nearside and offside sills damaged corroding in places

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 112,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,099 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,258 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 79,542 miles

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

offside outer sill badly damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2012 79,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer sill badly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,155 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 67,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 60,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,834 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 52,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,067 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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PE52 CUK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PE52 CUK, 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 PE52 CUK registered?

PE52 CUK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is PE52 CUK safe to buy?

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