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RL02 FPF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,386 miles

front and o/s/r tyres low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,386 miles

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

front and o/s/r tyres low

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

all tyres low

engine management lamp on

front discs worn/corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 97,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

all tyres low

engine management lamp on

front discs worn/corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake pedal high travel

Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

brake pedal high travel

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil lamp on

horn poor

rear tyres getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil lamp on

horn poor

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,718 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,365 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,179 miles

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,900 miles

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

front disc slightly worn

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 21,882 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 FPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

RL02 FPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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