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ML02 RVF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 RVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 142,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 134,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread and slight damage on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and age cracks in tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,757 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 125,751 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)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 117,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,196 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 107,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,925 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 97,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,583 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,450 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing /cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,526 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,984 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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ML02 RVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML02 RVF, 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 ML02 RVF registered?

ML02 RVF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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