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RX02 KCU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,708 mi
Last recorded165,708 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 165,708 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 165,703 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Brake cable insecure handbrake cable fouling wheel and chafed ,clip missing (3.5.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 152,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 152,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 149,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 13,839 miles

n/s/f/fog light lenzes slightly cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2013 138,186 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f/fog light lenzes slightly cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2012 128,478 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light stays on .n/s/f/fog lenz slightly cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,478 miles

Oil leak

engine management light stays on .n/s/f/fog lenz slightly cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2011 125,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 125,847 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 119,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 97,472 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 79,757 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,698 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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RX02 KCU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX02 KCU, 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 RX02 KCU registered?

RX02 KCU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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