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SK02 MVO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,467 mi
Last recorded109,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 MVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 9 May 2022 107,165 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2021 103,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 100,060 miles

Both rear tyres are perished & cracking

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding

front & rear brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules

rear brake & hand just met minimum Mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,564 miles

Both rear tyres have extensive cracking in tread area

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 95,564 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres have extensive cracking in tread area

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,190 miles

Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

N/s/r main brake pipe outer protective cover blistered

Fail 23 Sep 2017 91,190 miles

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

Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

N/s/r main brake pipe outer protective cover blistered

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,136 miles

Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Engine man light illuminated

O/s/f outer door handle deteriorated, but functions as intended

Fail 17 Sep 2016 83,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split / de-bonded (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front and n/s/r coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Engine man light illuminated

O/s/f outer door handle deteriorated, but functions as intended

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,845 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2015 74,827 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,873 miles

front and rear disc's slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,285 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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SK02 MVO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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