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PK02 OAA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,638 mi
Last recorded91,638 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 OAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,740 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,740 miles

rear brake binding o/s rear (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,510 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2008 54,832 miles

n/s/f sidelight reflector missing

Fail 1 May 2008 54,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f sidelight reflector missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,315 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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PK02 OAA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PK02 OAA, 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 PK02 OAA registered?

PK02 OAA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is PK02 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK02 OAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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