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PN52 CJF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,727 mi
Last recorded143,727 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 CJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,727 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 143,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 136,240 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 136,240 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 129,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 129,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 123,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 115,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2015 115,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 106,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,785 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 44,127 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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PN52 CJF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

PN52 CJF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is PN52 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 CJF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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