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RY02 FCP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,394 mi
Last recorded143,394 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 143,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play in inner rack joint

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 143,394 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Laminate deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play in inner rack joint

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 141,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR UNDERSILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF UNDERSILL CORRODED HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Fail 29 Mar 2017 141,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central exhaust mount corroded away but system is supported

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate loose at one end but is secure

both front tyres wearing hard on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,293 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 Dec 2014 132,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 132,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 17 Dec 2013 131,135 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jan 2013 130,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 126,068 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)

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

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

exhaust cat rattles

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 26 May 2011 111,364 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 98,945 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 98,495 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

cold indicator on....

engine management lamp on.....

exhaust corroding.....

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit.....

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit , worn inner edge....

play in n/s & o/s of steering rack , advise attension.....

wipers smear....

Pass 29 May 2009 88,072 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 88,072 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres uneven inner tread wear....

engine management lamp on .....

exhaust corroding....

front brake discs inner faces corroding.....

front brake imbalance on max 25%.....

rear brake discs corroding....

rear brake pads appear low....

rear number plate contaminated.....

reversing lamp broken.....

slight play in n/s of steering rack.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 16 May 2008 77,025 miles

advise retacking of centre exhaust bracket....

front brake disc inner faces corroding.....

Fail 16 May 2008 77,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise retacking of centre exhaust bracket....

front brake disc inner faces corroding.....

Pass 23 May 2007 65,001 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2006 41,857 miles

centre section exhaust mounting rattle.

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 FCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RY02 FCP, 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 FCP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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