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RK02 JUA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 JUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,258 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,051 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,707 miles

Brake pedal spongy brake pedal travel and spongy feeling (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s rear side /brake light (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven o/s (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,883 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,831 miles

gearbox has an oil leak.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox has an oil leak.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs both side corroded all round.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,414 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,688 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,494 miles

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

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

rear offside brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,469 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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RK02 JUA 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 75%.

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 RK02 JUA, 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 RK02 JUA registered?

RK02 JUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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