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RK02 BKF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,427 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NS / OS (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,423 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NS / OS (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,416 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,946 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it. NOT repairable and leaking, 205/55/16

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,653 miles

offside rear light unit has water ingress

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear light unit has water ingress

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,589 miles

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

offside rear light lens has water ingress

Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear light lens has water ingress

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,539 miles

e/m/l lamp on

n/s/f brake pads getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,598 miles

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

both front tyre treads very low on edges - under inflated

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs rusty

play in front suspension top mountings

service indicator on

Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,276 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre 3mm

surface rust on nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,537 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 27,537 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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RK02 BKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 RK02 BKF, 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 RK02 BKF registered?

RK02 BKF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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