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RO02 KXL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,706 mi
Last recorded87,706 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 KXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,706 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,491 miles

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

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

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

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

offside sill damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,980 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,050 miles

centre stop lamp not working

movement/wear in o/s steering

o/s outer sill v/badly corroded

o/s/f brake binding

rear brake pads low?

serious amounts of filler in o/s and n/s outer sills

traction control lamp

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

movement/wear in o/s steering

o/s outer sill v/badly corroded

o/s/f brake bionding

rear brake pads low?

serious amounts of filler in o/s and n/s outer sills

traction control lamp

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,353 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,277 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,929 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly groved.

Offside front steering tie rod slight play.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,023 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 KXL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KXL, 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 RO02 KXL registered?

RO02 KXL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is RO02 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 KXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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