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FX52 RNJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,327 mi
Last recorded104,327 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,327 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,485 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery weak!!

centre exhaust bracket broken

damage to both outer body sills

engine oil low

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/r outer brake pad worn more than o/s/r outer bralke pad ,unable to fully see inner brake pads

rear brakes binding slightly

some movement in each head lamp!!

Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,485 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery weak!!

centre exhaust bracket broken

damage to both outer body sills

engine oil low

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/r outer brake pad worn more than o/s/r outer bralke pad ,unable to fully see inner brake pads

rear brakes binding slightly

some movement in each head lamp!!

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,917 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,937 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,483 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 64,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,753 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 55,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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FX52 RNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX52 RNJ, 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 FX52 RNJ registered?

FX52 RNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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