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WV02 RSZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 RSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill cover [has box section behind ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill cover [has box section behind (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill cover [has box section behind ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill cover [has box section behind (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 80,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have slight corrosion to there inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed X 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,761 miles

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft cv boot has slight split

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush splitting (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft cv boot has slight split

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush splitting (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 72,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 67,108 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 67,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,699 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 57,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,850 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 40,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,867 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 24,261 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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WV02 RSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WV02 RSZ, 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 WV02 RSZ registered?

WV02 RSZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is WV02 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 RSZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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