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RX02 KCY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,860 mi
Last recorded68,860 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,860 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,537 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,214 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 39,214 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,104 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

RX02 KCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 KCY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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