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RG02 KVW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,737 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,333 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped and perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshaped and perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamp patterns weak

n/s/r tyre misshaping on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished almost through to the cords

o/s/r tyre perishing

sill damage

suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

engine check light on

traction control light on

Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Offside Rear perished

engine check light on

traction control light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,392 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 72,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 23 May 2015 72,065 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 22 May 2014 68,938 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temp repair to secure fuel filter

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 67,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 67,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,494 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 62,494 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 19 May 2010 58,593 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S end of steering rack

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 27 May 2009 54,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 49,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2007 42,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 42,690 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,909 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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RG02 KVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RG02 KVW, 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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RG02 KVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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