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RX02 KDZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,905 mi
Last recorded177,905 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 177,905 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 177,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlamps deteriorated slightly

o/s/r sill has surface rust

Pass 2 Oct 2017 160,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 141,993 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)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 141,993 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 125,136 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,517 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray loose

Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,792 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,840 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 88,147 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,421 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,273 miles

Brake discs worn

Child seat fitted to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,350 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KDZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX02 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

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

Is RX02 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 KDZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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