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RY02 AXJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,392 mi
Last recorded129,392 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 AXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 129,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 118,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no reverse lights when reverse gear selected

Fail 15 Nov 2023 118,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no reverse lights when reverse gear selected

Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

horn note poor

no reverse lights working when reverse gear selected

Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed very slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

headlamp lens slightly dull

horn note poor

no reverse light working

Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed very slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

headlamp lens slightly dull

horn note poor

no reverse light working

Pass 28 Nov 2020 108,688 miles

general corrosion underbody/compnants

Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,688 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody/compnants

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,128 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,710 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 85,004 miles

exhaust cat joint in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,221 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,682 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs starting to rust on inside face

Pass 25 May 2006 62,832 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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RY02 AXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RY02 AXJ, 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 RY02 AXJ registered?

RY02 AXJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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