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RK02 NHY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,289 mi
Last recorded96,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 NHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,289 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 96,286 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,873 miles

Coolant leak engine overheating ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,873 miles

Coolant leak engine overheating ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,296 miles

engine management light on and engine overheating

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,942 miles

n/s/r tyre rotational

nsf tyre inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 59,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

car over heated/waterpump

nsf tyre inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET, WELD BROKEN.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,338 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 47,338 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK02 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK02 NHY registered?

RK02 NHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is RK02 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK02 NHY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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