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SK02 EXA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 93,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 88,567 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 88,499 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear plastic splash gaurd insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,220 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,549 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,838 miles

starter motor noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

nearside and offside front tyres,sidewalls deteriorated

starter motor noisy

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,692 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine man light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,751 miles

engine managment lihgt on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment lihgt on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,427 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,689 miles

front wiper blades torn

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 28 Mar 2009 32,689 miles

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

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

front wiper blades torn

oil leak at gearbox area

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,813 miles

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BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE

OIL LEAK FROM OSF DRIVESHAFT SEAL

TINING BELT DUE NOW AT 4 YEARS

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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SK02 EXA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SK02 EXA, 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 SK02 EXA registered?

SK02 EXA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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