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FX52 RZP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,808 mi
Last recorded90,808 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 90,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,458 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 90,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,958 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 87,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,431 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,652 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,648 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,691 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,689 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,713 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,450 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,738 miles

Some rust both rear outer sills, may require attention soon

both front tyres worn on inner edge (o/s/f VERY close to limits 205/55/16v

front engine under tray loose. Removed

n/s/f brake disc rusty on inner face

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,565 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,757 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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FX52 RZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

FX52 RZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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