MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Airbag and engine management lights illuminated on dash indicating fault with respective systems
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated, system still adequately supported.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Airbag and engine management lights illuminated on dash indicating fault with respective systems
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated, system still adequately supported.
Nearside Rear 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)
both front brake discs worn thin
nsf wiper spliting
Air bag light on
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Air bag light on
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RL02 TYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 TYG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RL02 TYG?
You can check the full history of RL02 TYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RL02 TYG registered?
RL02 TYG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2002.
Is RL02 TYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL02 TYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RL02 TYG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RL02 TYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.