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RF02 FHP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 FHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,238 miles

Lift in both front suspension top mountings when jacked up

chip in windscreens

Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Lift in both front suspension top mountings when jacked up

chip in windscreens

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,791 miles

Drivers door hinge lower hinge insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2015 80,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported steel mounting bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Drivers door hinge lower hinge insecure

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

Offside Rear perished in tread

catalytic converter heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

drivers door bottom hinge loose on door!

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

drivers door bottom hinge loose on door!

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

sideskirts fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,066 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 6 Jun 2011 40,384 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,090 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,032 miles

N/S Wiper Splitting

Pass 9 May 2006 19,542 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 FHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF02 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

RF02 FHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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