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R100 RBP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,326 mi
Last recorded124,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 RBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 124,326 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 124,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,962 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,478 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 98,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 90,864 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 83,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,441 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,876 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,154 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 17,677 miles

advise - both number plates be replaced

Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,368 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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R100 RBP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R100 RBP, 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 R100 RBP registered?

R100 RBP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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