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CA02 CKO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 CKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 95,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,266 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width both (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,338 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal slightly soft.

Pass 12 May 2009 56,825 miles

brake pedal slightly soft.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,589 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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CA02 CKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA02 CKO, 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 CA02 CKO registered?

CA02 CKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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