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HK51 OKH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,943 mi
Last recorded116,943 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 OKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 116,943 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,899 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,812 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,256 miles

tyres have perrishing in thread

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,053 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 109,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine mil lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,234 miles

engine mil lamp on

Fail 17 Dec 2015 103,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs wasting on brake surfaces and discoloured.

engine mil lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,381 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight bind noted to rear brakes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,350 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,492 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

rear brake noise

slight bind,both rear brakes

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,629 miles

engine warning lamp on

slight bind to both rear wheels

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,874 miles

Both rear tyre's wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,867 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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HK51 OKH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HK51 OKH, 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 HK51 OKH registered?

HK51 OKH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is HK51 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 OKH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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