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RJ52 ZRR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 ZRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,338 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 100,338 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,194 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside handbrake poor operation

Fail 18 Sep 2019 91,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside handbrake poor operation

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,612 miles

Both front tyres close to wear bars and perished

Both rear tyres perished and uneven wear

Fail 22 Sep 2016 69,612 miles

Both front tyres close to wear bars and perished

Both rear tyres perished and uneven wear

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,617 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,997 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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RJ52 ZRR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ52 ZRR, 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 RJ52 ZRR registered?

RJ52 ZRR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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