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OY02 XKX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 XKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,970 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat will not lock in

Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,330 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bondings split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 112,330 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bondings split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2017 101,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,471 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 84,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,667 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,092 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,922 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 XKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

OY02 XKX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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