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FX52 RZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,395 mi
Last recorded154,395 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,395 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,170 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,011 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 81,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,518 miles

Both front top suspension mountings have slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front top suspension mountings have slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,750 miles

both rear tyres has surface crackes

Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,739 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre has crackes

Fail 27 Nov 2015 72,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Near side rear tyre has crackes

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,308 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2012 59,462 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2012 59,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,897 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)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,824 miles

front anti roll bar collars starting to crack

n/s front tyre 2mm

n/s rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

o/s front tyre 2mm

rear brake pads very low

Fail 24 Nov 2010 40,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti roll bar collars starting to crack

n/s front tyre 2mm

n/s rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

o/s front tyre 2mm

rear brake pads very low

transport block still fitted on n/s front shock absorber

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,529 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 RZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

FX52 RZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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