MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Cracks on the nearside rear outer tyre wall
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the inside shoulder
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear discs slightly corroded
Cracks on the nearside rear outer tyre wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the inside shoulder
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear discs slightly corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front wipers split
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MV02 RLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 MV02 RLU, 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 MV02 RLU registered?
MV02 RLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.
Is MV02 RLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV02 RLU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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