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CK02 VWX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,151 mi
Last recorded120,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 120,151 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner sill to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear sill to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

movement in o/s front strut mounting

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2023 112,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

movement in o/s front strut mounting

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 104,282 miles

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 104,276 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre on 2mm

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,553 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 98,010 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holed by rust lower inner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,627 miles

Centre exhaust mounting insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,364 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 4 Jun 2014 93,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,635 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,582 miles

timing belt overdue

Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,582 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

timing belt overdue

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,185 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 73,179 miles

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)

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

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

timing belt due

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 21,353 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 VWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

CK02 VWX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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