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RX52 UKT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,473 miles

exhaust blow from front section,possible flexi

o/s front tyre low and damaged sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2019 103,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust blow from front section,possible flexi

o/s front tyre low and damaged sidewall

Pass 17 May 2018 91,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,140 miles

nsf lower ball joint has some play nsf cv boot perrished slight exaust blow front chip in screen

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,303 miles

Front brake discs worn

NSF c.v. boot has small hole

OSR tyre damaged on inner edge

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,077 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,006 miles

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,571 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,593 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 UKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKT, 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 RX52 UKT?

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What year was RX52 UKT registered?

RX52 UKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is RX52 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 UKT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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