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RV51 FNJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

169,636 mi
Last recorded169,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 169,636 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 169,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 162,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 162,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 156,258 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in top mounts

Fail 30 Sep 2021 156,253 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in top mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2020 149,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 149,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 141,385 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 3 Apr 2018 135,368 miles

Front fog lights not working

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 135,296 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,554 miles

near side rear brake binding

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2017 128,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear brake binding

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 120,502 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2015 114,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,308 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in offside front rack end

Fail 7 Feb 2013 101,307 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Oct 2011 93,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine management light on

engine missfire at idle

Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 87,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2009 82,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak around gearbox area

slight distortion n/s/f roadwheel inner rim

Fail 10 Oct 2009 82,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak around gearbox area

slight distortion n/s/f roadwheel inner rim

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,625 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,710 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose

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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RV51 FNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RV51 FNJ, 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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RV51 FNJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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