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GK02 FNO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,485 mi
Last recorded106,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,485 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,667 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2020 103,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,590 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 102,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,901 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,812 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 88,700 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 80,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,628 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front road spring rusty

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 28 Jul 2012 72,628 miles

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front road spring rusty

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,092 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs rusty

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2011 71,092 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Oil leak

both rear discs rusty

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,226 miles

near side front coil spring rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,906 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 66,906 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

noise from off side front when reversing no fault found apart from steering arm will need checking on retest

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,507 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)

centre exhaust mount broken

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2006 36,275 miles

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

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)

centre exhaust mounting broken

front number plate cracked

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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GK02 FNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK02 FNO, 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 GK02 FNO registered?

GK02 FNO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is GK02 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK02 FNO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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