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RF02 FHK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 FHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,374 miles

all four brake discs have surface rust on due to vehicle standing .

Fail 19 Feb 2026 97,374 miles

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

all four brake discs have surface rust on due to vehicle standing .

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,436 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 96,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar/rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar/rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2020 87,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,724 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

slight wear front anti roll bushes

Fail 30 Dec 2019 83,719 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sidelight slightly flashing

Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 79,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,878 miles

corrosion rear discs

nearside rear tyre close to limit and uneven wear

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Fail 28 Jul 2016 79,878 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion rear discs

nearside rear tyre close to limit and uneven wear

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,858 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs both side lipped.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

rear both side brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,436 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,334 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 52,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 45,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 36,740 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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RF02 FHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 RF02 FHK, 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 RF02 FHK registered?

RF02 FHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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