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FC02 DHK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,763 mi
Last recorded109,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,763 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 109,757 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,313 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,077 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,891 miles

exhaust shield guard insecure

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,173 miles

offside rear brake pipe wrongly fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear brake pipe wrongly fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,915 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011
Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,424 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FC02 DHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FC02 DHK, 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 FC02 DHK registered?

FC02 DHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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