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RX52 VRY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,085 mi
Last recorded132,085 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 VRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,085 miles

EML lit on dashboard

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML lit on dashboard

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,779 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 124,779 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre inner sidewall slightly splitting in places.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The NS no#plate light has been removed,the OS is illuminating rear no#plate.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2013 115,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 115,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 107,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,496 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs are pitted on braking surface.

Front brake discs are worn.

OSF tyre inner sidewall perished.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 99,496 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs are pitted on braking surface.

Front brake discs are worn.

OSF tyre inner sidewall perished.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,963 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 VRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX52 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

RX52 VRY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is RX52 VRY safe to buy?

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