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MV52 RAX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,440 mi
Last recorded60,440 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 RAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 60,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,056 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 59,049 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,865 miles

Pinhole in the nearside track rod end dust cover.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pinhole in the nearside track rod end dust cover.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 48,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,065 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 just passed (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Front Wheel Bearing

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 37,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush split and debonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 just passed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter fallen apart

rear axle bushes detiorated but not excessive movement

Fail 19 Nov 2014 35,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter fallen apart

rear axle bushes detiorated but not excessive movement

Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade juddering on screen

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,162 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,833 miles

both rear tyre outer edges deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,955 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres starting to perish but is not showing signs of failure to structure

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,765 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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MV52 RAX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV52 RAX, 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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MV52 RAX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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