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ROB 506Y

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 506Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 98,651 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 98,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 96,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,295 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,295 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,200 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 72,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 72,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,718 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front brake disc badley pitted on inside

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,771 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,381 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 45,381 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,015 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,483 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ROB 506Y is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ROB 506Y, 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 ROB 506Y registered?

ROB 506Y is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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The MOT history for ROB 506Y shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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