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RN52 KWR

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,065 mi
Last recorded194,065 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 KWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 194,065 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Sills. Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. Lower sills. Covered in under-seal. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 194,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 183,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides outer sill covers corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 180,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 180,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light go s off when brake is applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 179,091 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

Fail 1 Aug 2019 179,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention

Pass 29 Sep 2018 173,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 166,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 159,152 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 159,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 150,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 139,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 127,719 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 127,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,367 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 116,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 94,086 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,339 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 67,327 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,743 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 40,163 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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RN52 KWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RN52 KWR, 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 RN52 KWR registered?

RN52 KWR is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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