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WX52 RVA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 RVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 126,127 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

service warning light on

Fail 18 May 2018 126,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

service warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,600 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,042 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 90,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,525 miles

offside door mirror slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2006 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 30 Aug 2005 47,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WX52 RVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX52 RVA, 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 WX52 RVA registered?

WX52 RVA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 RVA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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