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BK02 OBG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,521 mi
Last recorded95,521 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,521 miles

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

Rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,543 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 90,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cooling fan not working

engine low on coolant

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,903 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,267 miles

rear bumper damage

Fail 30 Oct 2012 70,267 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear bumper damage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,866 miles

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

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 1 Sep 2011 67,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,088 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,597 miles

all brake discs corroded

imbalance of 36% between rear brakes

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,586 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

imbalance of 36% between rear brakes

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 4 May 2007 44,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,975 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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BK02 OBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK02 OBG, 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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BK02 OBG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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