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DX02 RUH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 137,827 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 113,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Fail 10 May 2019 113,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,800 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,388 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,383 miles

Emissions not tested Cannot hold Engine at correct RPM. (7.3.A.1)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,565 miles

BOTH Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Oil seepage, around Gearbox.

Slight damage to both Lower Sills.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,878 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,359 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,029 miles

Brake Wear Indicator illuminated (all new Brakes).

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake Wear Indicator illuminated (all new Brakes).

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,281 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,224 miles

1)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 41,224 miles

1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,189 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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DX02 RUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX02 RUH, 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 DX02 RUH registered?

DX02 RUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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