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CK02 VUL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 VUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair

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 30 Oct 2014 114,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,484 miles

All rear brake pipes outer coating becomming blistered

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes slightly binding, recommend full brake inspection

exhaust system rattling

nearside rear tyre becomming cracked and perrished inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f inner cv boot spilt

o/s/f tyre worn edges

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 52,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tracking is out

Fail 14 Aug 2006 43,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,797 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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CK02 VUL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK02 VUL, 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 CK02 VUL registered?

CK02 VUL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is CK02 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK02 VUL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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