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RJ02 OKU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 OKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,632 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 107,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,785 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres both sides perished and cuts suggest replacement

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres both sides perished and cuts suggest replacement

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 161,408 miles

slight play o/s steering

Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight play o/s steering

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,575 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play/movement in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,054 miles

offside steering arm has slight play/movement in inner joint

Fail 25 Jul 2013 83,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside steering arm has slight play/movement in inner joint

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,858 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,705 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,704 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,830 miles

both rear tyres right on legal limits

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,374 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)

front brake discs getting worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 23 May 2008 46,707 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 46,707 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 37,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 31,453 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 OKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU registered?

RJ02 OKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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