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RV52 NRO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,801 mi
Last recorded88,801 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 NRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,539 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 32,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,951 miles

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Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,396 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 NRO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV52 NRO?

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What year was RV52 NRO registered?

RV52 NRO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is RV52 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 NRO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 NRO have outstanding finance?

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