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PK02 XGH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 XGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts not tested

Fail 2 Feb 2019 102,410 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,367 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,227 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 61,226 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,542 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 46,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,540 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,591 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 XGH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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