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K80 FFY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,714 mi
Last recorded145,714 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 FFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,714 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 145,708 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 134,621 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deteriorated

Starter motor noisey

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 134,621 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deteriorated

Starter motor noisey

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,669 miles

Exhaust corroded

General surface corros,ion on suspension components

Pad warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2015 124,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust corroded

General surface corros,ion on suspension components

Pad warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

offside front wishbone bush split and weak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,603 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad low warning light on dash.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,893 miles

engine light stays on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,994 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,794 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K80 FFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour 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 K80 FFY, 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 K80 FFY registered?

K80 FFY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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