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BK02 ZNS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,544 mi
Last recorded91,544 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 86,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,959 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Centre exhaust box mount corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 49,642 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,642 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,132 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,815 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 ZNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

BK02 ZNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BK02 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 ZNS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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