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K155 SOM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,795 mi
Last recorded86,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 SOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,795 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket insecure,

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,388 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Offside Rear number plate light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,498 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,343 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,549 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 61,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,211 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 58,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2009 50,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 22,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,494 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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K155 SOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K155 SOM, 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 K155 SOM registered?

K155 SOM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is K155 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 SOM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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