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LX51 RZS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 RZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,580 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting too perish

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 102,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting too perish

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside wiper hitting side of screen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,617 miles

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 88,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joint at nearside

Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,917 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 64,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,485 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,482 miles

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,676 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel rims have been welded in places

osf inner arch & body slight damage as wheel might have been rubbing new tyre does not show any marks on tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel rims have been welded in places

osf inner arch & body slight damage as wheel might have been rubbing new tyre does not show any marks on tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,488 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,759 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in side wall

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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LX51 RZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX51 RZS, 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 LX51 RZS registered?

LX51 RZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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