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RV02 XNC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

filler in n/s sill

Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

filler in n/s sill

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cover

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2016 69,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cover

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,423 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 53,287 miles

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

Coolant leak

eml on

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,308 miles

catalyst slow to operate

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken but supported

Fail 15 Jun 2013 83,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken but supported

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,486 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2011 76,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,129 miles

brake warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 557,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,264 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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RV02 XNC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

RV02 XNC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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