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RX52 VMC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,776 mi
Last recorded117,776 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 VMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 117,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,569 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 104,102 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 96,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,333 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 77,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,515 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy, slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,482 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,172 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 VMC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMC, 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

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What year was RX52 VMC registered?

RX52 VMC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 VMC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 VMC have outstanding finance?

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