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PK02 OAD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,758 mi
Last recorded123,758 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,686 miles

All Brake Discs Rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2016 121,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Brake Discs Rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,887 miles

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,510 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Possible air leak on engine

Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,922 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 106,743 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 106,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 89,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,087 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,239 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 OAD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

PK02 OAD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is PK02 OAD safe to buy?

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