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PG02 BHK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 BHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 104,401 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 101,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 101,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,389 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 95,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 94,120 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

rear tyres stepping in tread

Fail 13 May 2015 94,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

rear tyres stepping in tred

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 May 2014 90,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Fail 17 May 2013 89,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 17 May 2013 89,488 miles

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 23 May 2012 85,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on dash

Fail 23 May 2012 85,533 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 25 May 2011 81,318 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 May 2011 81,318 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 68,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,219 miles

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

slight brake bind on osr †exhaust mid section coroding

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,969 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PG02 BHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PG02 BHK, 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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PG02 BHK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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