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RL02 MVJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,865 mi
Last recorded143,865 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bold on inner edges (not at full tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 143,851 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bold on inner edges (not at full tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 135,105 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint union on rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,644 miles

Cut to o/s/f tyre not down to cord

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 126,644 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Cut to o/s/f tyre not down to cord

Damage to floorpan

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 119,569 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 119,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,692 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,335 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 92,243 miles

Airbag light on

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

stone chips to front screen

Pass 1 Sep 2012 92,243 miles

Airbag light on

stone chips to front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,358 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s sill damage

screen chipped in zone a less than 10mm

Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,358 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s sill damage

screen chipped in zone a less than 10mm

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,618 miles

Multiple stone chips to windscreen

Offside rear tyre low and stepped on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,304 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Multiple stone chips to windscreen

Offside rear tyre stepped on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,225 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Stone damage to windscreen

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 MVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL02 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

RL02 MVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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