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RG51 HZV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 HZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 83,770 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 83,733 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 23 Mar 2012 76,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

rear number plate not standard size as imported vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,855 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 14 Mar 2011 76,127 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,121 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RG51 HZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RG51 HZV, 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 RG51 HZV?

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What year was RG51 HZV registered?

RG51 HZV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG51 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 HZV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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