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RV02 NJE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,625 mi
Last recorded177,625 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 NJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 177,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 159,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 141,271 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 141,271 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit (approx 2mm)

offside number plate light lens cover missing

nail in nearside rear tyre inner edge/sidewall area

Fail 17 Oct 2013 134,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit (approx 2mm)

offside number plate light lens cover missing

nail in nearside rear tyre inner edge/sidewall area

Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

offside number plate light lens missing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

offside number plate light lens missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,415 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes worn

Slight leak from power steering pump aera

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,193 miles

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2008 91,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,603 miles

Engine warning light on

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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RV02 NJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV02 NJE, 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 RV02 NJE registered?

RV02 NJE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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