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RA02 CMF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 CMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,930 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\f and n\f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o\f and n\f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\r and n\r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 109,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake requires attention

Pass 9 May 2022 101,095 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 101,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 95,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 88,703 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre's wearing outer edges

both rear shock casing corroded

damage to both outer sills

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 86,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre's wearing outer edges

both rear shock casing corroded

damage to both outer sills

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,929 miles

EML

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,507 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,046 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,023 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,492 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,218 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,158 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

NOTE NEW REAR PADS FITTTED

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,141 miles

rear tyres getting low †nsr brakes binding

Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,054 miles

front tyres worn low

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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RA02 CMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RA02 CMF, 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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RA02 CMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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