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RX52 KXS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 KXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,249 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2022 113,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,225 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 109,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 105,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 105,113 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements grates (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front . inner bands 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front . inner bands 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,502 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,875 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both top strut mountings have plat (wheels free) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front slight drag on wheel

Offside Rear tyre is cracking ...advise replace soon

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,531 miles

removed obstructions from drivers view of the road (air fresheners / flower etc.)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

removed obstructions from drivers view of the road (air fresheners / flower etc.)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,209 miles

em light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,346 miles

e m light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

e m light on

Pass 11 May 2012 68,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,742 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,624 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2005 29,813 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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RX52 KXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RX52 KXS, 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 RX52 KXS registered?

RX52 KXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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