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SK02 MHL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 101,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,174 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,490 miles

frpnt brake pad linings low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

frpnt brake pad linings low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,473 miles

both front antiroll bar links have small play

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

traction control light on

Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

traction control light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,664 miles

front number plate cracked

front wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,431 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,630 miles

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

rear no plate discolouring

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 MHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHL, 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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SK02 MHL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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