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RL52 OJJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 124,043 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules starting to corrode on rear axle flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Offside stop light dim but working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,396 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,950 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear exhaust hanger broken

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,009 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,593 miles

both o/s tyres worn edges

Fail 17 Sep 2016 64,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both o/s tyres worn edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front shock absorber protective sleeve deteriorated

Offside front tyre perished / age cracks

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre perished / "age cracks"

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,609 miles

Centre exhaust silencer support loose but still supporting system

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,288 miles

Centre silencer bracket detached from silencer.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre silencer bracket detached from silencer.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,796 miles

Near-side rear tyre wall perished

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

child seat insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,335 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracks

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,121 miles

Both rear tyres have perished/cracking sidewalls.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres have perished/cracking sidewalls.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,362 miles

UNEVEN WEAR ON REAR TYRES >< NAIL IN O/S/R >< CENTRE STOP LAMP SUSPECT .

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,787 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 27,787 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,026 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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RL52 OJJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RL52 OJJ, 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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RL52 OJJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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