MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance And damaged (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance And damaged (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside outer door handle faulty
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside outer door handle faulty
management light on
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s wiper blade starting to come apart
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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RK02 BNB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 RK02 BNB, 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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RK02 BNB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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