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RF02 KMV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,336 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,175 miles

Offside Front underbody,plastic cover loose

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,614 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,108 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,933 miles

Both front indicators faded

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brakes pads wearing low & discs worn.

front tyres worn 3mm.

general rust under vehicle.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,292 miles

front & rear suspension rusty.

front brakes pads wearing low & discs worn.

front tyres worn 4mm & wearing on inside edges.

n/s/r brake slightly sticking.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills and undertray unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,091 miles

sills and undertray unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,000 miles

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,898 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 68,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,095 miles

all four tyres very close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 39,848 miles

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

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 KMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

RF02 KMV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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