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MV52 RFJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 RFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,175 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre stating to crack on outer wall

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,080 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,522 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 54,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,193 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded,suporting exhaust but will need attention

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 29,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all panels damaged on vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,786 miles

all panels damaged on vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2005 24,175 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 RFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RFJ, 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 MV52 RFJ registered?

MV52 RFJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is MV52 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 RFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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