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OY02 KFO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,079 mi
Last recorded92,079 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 KFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front head lights are cloudy

both rear tyres worn inside edge

wind screen is scratched

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower windscreen has scratch marks

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,338 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower windscreen has scratch marks

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 11 Jan 2017 80,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,551 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,444 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,097 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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OY02 KFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY02 KFO, 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 OY02 KFO registered?

OY02 KFO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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