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RK52 EYX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,096 mi
Last recorded113,096 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 EYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 110,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 110,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,339 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 104,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 99,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,505 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,505 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,844 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,993 miles

Air bag switched off

Engine light on

Wiper blades

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,677 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,807 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 47,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,043 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,018 miles

small scratch on nearside front bumper,both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges/small cuts in tread.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,499 miles

slight wear on both front tyres,both rear tyre inner treads lumpy.

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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RK52 EYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK52 EYX, 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 RK52 EYX registered?

RK52 EYX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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