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RV52 DDX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,897 mi
Last recorded126,897 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 DDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill heavy corrosion close to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2018 126,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill heavy corrosion close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,136 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,691 miles

rear brake pads worn wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2015 116,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads worn wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2014 113,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,557 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Aug 2013 109,499 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly loose

slight play in front struts tops

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,579 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,784 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,355 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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RV52 DDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 RV52 DDX, 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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RV52 DDX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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