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CK02 VVL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 108,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 108,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,587 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 101,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,201 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,520 miles

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,520 miles

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 2 Apr 2010 68,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2010 68,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,234 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres are very close to limit

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,720 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 31,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 25,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 25,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 VVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CK02 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

CK02 VVL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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