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BU02 RMX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 RMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,017 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,338 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 99,279 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill back. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,997 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 44,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,916 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BU02 RMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,781cc petrol 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 BU02 RMX, 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 BU02 RMX registered?

BU02 RMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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