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RO02 HCV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 HCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,536 miles

Nearside wiper blade not clearing screen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,751 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,742 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 70,743 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,499 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,498 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,313 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and inner wall damage

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,204 miles

slight play in rack arm

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,319 miles

n/s/f low

rear tyres on limit

Pass 16 May 2009 34,273 miles

f tyres wearin g

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 May 2008 28,152 miles

esp light staying on.

Fail 16 May 2008 28,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 May 2008 28,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2007 23,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 23,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 13,780 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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RO02 HCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO02 HCV, 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 RO02 HCV registered?

RO02 HCV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is RO02 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 HCV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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