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PK02 VOH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 VOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

front brake discs pitted and worn

nearside exhaust tail pipe damaged

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,972 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

front brake discs pitted and worn

nearside exhaust tail pipe damaged

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,436 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,267 miles

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

repaired stone chip

Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

repaired stone chip

Pass 29 May 2009 73,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,923 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 VOH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOH, 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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PK02 VOH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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