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SK02 KJV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 KJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,353 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front, centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes split

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,554 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,553 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,538 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 76,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 76,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 70,913 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front wishbone rear bushes have sligh play .

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,930 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 43,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,828 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 17,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

SK02 KJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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