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BK02 ODC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,747 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 123,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 118,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 May 2018 99,532 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear both tyres wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 23 May 2017 93,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,062 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,061 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,628 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,980 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)

Fail 11 May 2006 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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 ODC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK02 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

BK02 ODC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is BK02 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 ODC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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