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RD02 FDX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,212 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread at 3mm and tyres also slightly perished

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light interference (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread at 3mm and tyre also misshapen (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,166 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,769 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake is slightly binding on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,434 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,792 miles

Gearbox Oil leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Some stone chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,792 miles

Gearbox Oil leak

Some stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,821 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,821 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,821 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,148 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,405 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 22,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2005 17,625 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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RD02 FDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RD02 FDX, 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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RD02 FDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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