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BK02 ODA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 ODA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,986 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,986 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,883 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 129,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,733 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 122,733 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,977 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 117,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 112,429 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

different size tyres on each axle

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,606 miles

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

Off side front inner c/v/ boot slight leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Off side front inner c/v/ boot slight leak

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front disc's, inner face heavily corroded

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front disc's, inner face heavily corroded

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 61,699 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 ODA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODA, 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 BK02 ODA registered?

BK02 ODA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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