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HK02 VKJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 88,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 86,557 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/f inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

Fail 16 Jun 2020 86,554 miles

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

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

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))

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/f inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

both front track rod ball joint dust covers becoming badly deteriorated

minor oil leaks

softness to both front suspension arm bushes

various power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 85,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated

both front track rod ball joint dust covers becoming badly deteriorated

minor oil leaks

softness to both front suspension arm bushes

various power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,848 miles

Front both track rod end dust covers split

Front minor cracks to both tyres

minor oil leaks

various power steering pipes becoming corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,818 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front both track rod end dust covers split

Front minor cracks to both tyres

Nearside Front headlamp unit deteriorated

Offside Front door becoming difficult to shut

minor oil leaks

various power steering pipes becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,386 miles

various minor oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all coil springs becoming corroded

central locking switch on drivers door is broken

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,654 miles

poor beam pattern nearside headlight scratched/yellowed

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,765 miles

minor leak from centre section of exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,910 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 56,698 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 49,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,268 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)

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

small chips in screen

tyre size 205/55/16/w

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,212 miles

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

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 VKJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK02 VKJ registered?

HK02 VKJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is HK02 VKJ safe to buy?

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