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MX02 XCK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 XCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 76,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed TO MUCH SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 72,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,881 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2022 70,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2021 69,875 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

wheel covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 69,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

wheel covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 67,207 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

os wiper slightly smeary

ubcc

wheel covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 64,932 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

drivers seat slightly rocky

exhaust system corroded

misting of oil on sump and gearbox

ubcc

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 30 May 2018 61,786 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

driver seat slightly rocky

engine-under trays fitted

misting of oil on sump/gearbox

under body components corroded

whel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 30 May 2018 61,786 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

driver seat slightly rocky

engine-under trays fitted

misting of oil on sump/gearbox

under body components corroded

whel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 5 May 2017 56,872 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 56,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 47,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 47,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 42,451 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 37,019 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,604 miles

near side front indicator lens missing

Pass 21 May 2010 22,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 17,850 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 17,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,270 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,018 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 10,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,188 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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MX02 XCK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MX02 XCK, 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 MX02 XCK registered?

MX02 XCK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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