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PN52 CDK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 CDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,926 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 129,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,259 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,972 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,972 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,051 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,417 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,887 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,721 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 38,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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PN52 CDK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PN52 CDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 CDK registered?

PN52 CDK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is PN52 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 CDK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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