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RX52 XMO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,862 mi
Last recorded150,862 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 XMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 150,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 134,249 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 134,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective begun to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,716 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge/low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch zone A and chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

catalyst heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge/low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch zone A and chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid becoming contaminated

catalyst heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,090 miles

Both front suspension Top mount bushes have wear or free play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens cover (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens cover (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front suspension Top mount bushes have wear or free play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are heavily corroded on there brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 100,521 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 100,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,387 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,704 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,265 miles

both front tyres wearing down low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 54,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 636,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,138 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit †

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 XMO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO registered?

RX52 XMO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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