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AM02 RHA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 RHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 102,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 100,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,481 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,249 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,966 miles

Gearbox and engine oil leaks

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,440 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,708 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 16 Nov 2010 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,885 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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AM02 RHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AM02 RHA, 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 AM02 RHA registered?

AM02 RHA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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