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RO02 ONP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 ONP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 137,337 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,095 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 85,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

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

Slight brake bind from the offside rear

Pass 8 May 2012 81,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,491 miles

rear brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 77,491 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,694 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ONP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO02 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

RO02 ONP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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