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GK02 KHO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,862 mi
Last recorded134,862 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 KHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,635 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 124,635 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 120,708 miles

aims slightly faded

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre just off limits

Fail 13 Sep 2016 120,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

aims slightly faded

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre just off limits

Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,998 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,398 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,272 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,489 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 KHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK02 KHO, 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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GK02 KHO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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