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RL02 FMF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,602 mi
Last recorded64,602 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,967 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Rear bush on offside front lower arm starting to split.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 57,967 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear bush on offside front lower arm starting to split.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,406 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread & on limit.

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,759 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking if has not recently been done.

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,759 miles

Both front tyres have wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking if has not recently been done.

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,517 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 32,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlight aim is ok (adjuster set on no:2)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play o/s steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 24,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

The remaining 3 tyres have splits in their outer sidewalls but ply cords are not exposed.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,361 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 21,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,764 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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RL02 FMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RL02 FMF, 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 RL02 FMF registered?

RL02 FMF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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