MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s sill damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s sill damaged
Centre rear stop light not fitted
Front exhaust flexi pipe loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner small clip missing on CV boot
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode under coating
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front exhaust flexi pipe loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip weeping grease
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner small clip missing on CV boot
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode under coating
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust bracket weld broken
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both sills damaged
high level brake light inoperative
rear discs rusty
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear discs rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake disc's corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake disc's corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Chips to windscreen
Front brakes getting low
Offside front tyre starting to get low.
Slight play in anti-roll bar bushes
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RV02 GLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RV02 GLJ, 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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RV02 GLJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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