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RL02 FXY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,660 mi
Last recorded181,660 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 181,660 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 181,659 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 171,266 miles

Central Lower EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR

Fail 20 Jul 2017 171,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Lower EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR

Pass 22 Jul 2016 158,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 158,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE LOWER EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

FRONT LOWER ENGINE PLASTIC COVER LOOSE

Pass 26 Jun 2015 148,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Petrol tank securing straps corroded.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,579 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 137,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE MISFIRE

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,496 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 126,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,843 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,143 miles

Beam image ok on both front headlamps but light output is slightly reduced.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,111 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,100 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,903 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 FXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FXY, 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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RL02 FXY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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