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RY02 CHC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,072 mi
Last recorded117,072 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 CHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,072 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill/rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill/rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 116,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill/rear axle mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 116,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill/rear axle mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 114,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear axle mount (lower sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 111,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,420 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,559 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,514 miles

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

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

Offside ball joint slight play

chip to screen

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,528 miles

oil leak

play in both top suspension mountings

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,195 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,190 miles

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

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,880 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 64,083 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 64,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,059 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 44,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,909 miles

front & rear number plates poor condition

Pass 23 May 2007 30,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,570 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 CHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RY02 CHC, 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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RY02 CHC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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