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RJ02 AZN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 AZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2021 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 136,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,141 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 126,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,528 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,528 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to limit (2.7.3)

sill and body damage

Fail 25 Nov 2015 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to limit (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill and body damage

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,835 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven

o/s rear tyre is wearing uneven

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in tread

n/s rear tyre is wearing uneven

o/s rear tyre is wearing uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,728 miles

various chips in screen

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

lift in o/s/f top strut mount

various chips in screen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,565 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

service light flashing(overdue)

vehicle overheating during test

Fail 26 Oct 2010 77,565 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

service light flashing(overdue)

vehicle overheating during test

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,360 miles

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,620 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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RJ02 AZN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ02 AZN, 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 RJ02 AZN registered?

RJ02 AZN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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