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HK02 VKC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

62,185 mi
Last recorded62,185 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 62,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 61,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,027 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear axle,springs,front brake hoses,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Fail 25 Jun 2024 61,027 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,springs,rear axle,springs,front brake hoses,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,387 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inside edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,suspension,rear axle,mounts,shockers,springs,n/s outer sill

surface corroson oil filter

Fail 20 Jun 2023 60,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyre soft

o/s/f tyre wearing low inside edges

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,suspension,rear axle,mounts,shockers,springs,n/s outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,583 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,exhaust,oil filter,rear axle,shockers,springs

Fail 20 Jun 2022 59,583 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,exhaust,oil filter,rear axle,shockers,springs

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,535 miles

handbrake effort only just passed 16%

surface corrosion front subframe,front suspension,rear axle,front,rear,springs,

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,757 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside surface corrosion to driveshaft

Rear surface corrosion to axle and coil springs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished and no visable tread on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside surface corrosion to driveshaft

Rear surface corrosion to axle and coil springs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,577 miles

slight bind o/s/r brakes

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,577 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brakes

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,735 miles

surface corrosion front,rear springs,rear axle,o/s n/s inner rear sills

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,635 miles

surface corrosion front,rear springs,rear axle,shockers,exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,452 miles

surface corrosion front,rear springs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,030 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

surface corrosion o/s n/s front suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,241 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,699 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

long travel in footbrake

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,659 miles

long travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,673 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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HK02 VKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HK02 VKC, 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 HK02 VKC registered?

HK02 VKC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is HK02 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 VKC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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