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CU02 UKO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 110,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 90,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,839 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,839 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,790 miles

E S P, on??

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,790 miles

E S P, on??

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,568 miles

front disc worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,558 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil dipstick tube broken

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,864 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 71,846 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management light lit

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,131 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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CU02 UKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU02 UKO, 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 CU02 UKO registered?

CU02 UKO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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