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RF02 KJK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 119,671 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On The Inner Sill Area, Marked In White Chalk Within 30CM Of Trailing Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On The Outer Sill Area, Marked In White Chalk Within 30CM Of Trailing Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On The Outer Sill Area, Marked In White Chalk Within 30CM Of Trailing Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,018 miles

Engine light on

Wheel trims fitted at time of test (nearside rear missing)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,761 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,234 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output outer lens misted will need attention soon (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading may need attention soon (0.1 (b))

both rear outer sills corroding

e m l light on dash

slight wiper marks on screen

Fail 25 Jul 2019 98,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output outer lens misted will need attention soon (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading may need attention soon (0.1 (b))

both rear outer sills corroding

e m l light on dash

slight wiper marks on screen

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,353 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,353 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,621 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,288 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,589 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 64,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,103 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,421 miles

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

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

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 KJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RF02 KJK, 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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RF02 KJK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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