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PE52 CYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,395 mi
Last recorded117,395 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,395 miles

Coolant leak from metal pipe that goes from the electric pump to the water pump in the block. IMMINENT DANGER OF PIPE FAILURE. ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper split 3/4 to top.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak from metal pipe that goes from the electric pump to the water pump in the block. IMMINENT DANGER OF PIPE FAILURE. ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper split 3/4 to top.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,082 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked chip over 40mm but at bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 113,077 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked through weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked chip over 40mm but at bottom of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

epc light on

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,427 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,414 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,573 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 98,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 95,093 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,472 miles

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

nearside outer sill has accident damage

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,752 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perishing.

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Large crack down centre rear bumper

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside sill heavily damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perishing.

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Large crack down centre rear bumper

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside sill heavily damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,475 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 82,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 82,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,956 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 CYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 PE52 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

PE52 CYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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