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JK02 BUG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2017 85,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 79,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner wall cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 79,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner wall cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 73,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 67,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,394 miles

all tyres sidewalls damaged front inner sidewalls cracked/split and all wheel rims damaged

front bumper damaged

nearside front inner cv boot split and leaking grease

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

witness marks on inner splash shields where tyre has fouled

Fail 20 Jul 2011 62,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres sidewalls damaged front inner sidewalls cracked/split and all wheel rims damaged

front bumper damaged

nearside front inner cv boot split and leaking grease

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

witness marks on inner splash shields where tyre has fouled

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,924 miles

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

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

cover missing from nearside front seat belt stork

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim inner face

slight damage to tyre and rim nearside rear inner face

wear on both rear brake discs inner face

Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

cover missing from nearside front seat belt stork

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim inner face

slight damage to tyre and rim nearside rear inner face

wear on both rear brake discs inner face

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,783 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle missing belt funtion not affected

Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front seat belt buckle missing belt funtion not affected

Pass 28 May 2008 45,777 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,410 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyre walls damaged

engine undertray damaged

windscreen damaged has just met requirements

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,410 miles

all tyre walls damaged

engine undertray damaged

windscreen damaged has just met requirements

Pass 27 May 2006 28,664 miles

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

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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JK02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JK02 BUG, 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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JK02 BUG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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