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RF52 HUP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,687 mi
Last recorded57,687 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 HUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,293 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,784 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 15,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,173 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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RF52 HUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF52 HUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF52 HUP?

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What year was RF52 HUP registered?

RF52 HUP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is RF52 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 HUP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF52 HUP have outstanding finance?

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