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RL51 ZNV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,108 mi
Last recorded75,108 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ZNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,108 miles

Driver needs more tattoos

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,189 miles

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

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

Its a beetle!!

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,394 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,945 miles

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

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 19 Jan 2012 50,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,859 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,163 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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RL51 ZNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL51 ZNV, 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

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What year was RL51 ZNV registered?

RL51 ZNV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is RL51 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 ZNV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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