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MV02 RZB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,336 mi
Last recorded85,336 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 RZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre wearing on inside edges

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front and rear discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 4 May 2017 81,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat joint and clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 81,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat joint and clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/f 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 73,429 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2015 73,429 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

electric cooling fan not working

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2014 68,556 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

park brake readings 18%

Fail 1 May 2014 68,556 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,956 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 2 May 2008 28,485 miles

N/S Rear tyre is perished on outer edge

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,194 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,194 miles

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

rear pads appear low

both rear tyres perishing an cracking

engine management light on

front discs are warped

front number plate cracked

front pads low

nearside front disc corroded slightly on front an rear faces

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm wear limits

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,173 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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MV02 RZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV02 RZB, 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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MV02 RZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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