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RO02 KYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 KYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 68,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

suspension componentes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,803 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

suspension componentes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

traction control light on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

traction control light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,688 miles

air bag warning light staying on

boot open warning light staying on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,688 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

air bag warning light staying on

boot open warning light staying on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,938 miles

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

odd wheel fitted o/s rear

Pass 20 Nov 2008 67,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,251 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 KYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KYC, 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 KYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for RO02 KYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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