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S666 RNL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 RNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 101,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 81,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 67,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,811 miles

both front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 49,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,126 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 27,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,455 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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S666 RNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S666 RNL, 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 S666 RNL registered?

S666 RNL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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