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SK02 TDV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

67,241 mi
Last recorded67,241 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 TDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 67,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering has slight oil leack

Fail 3 May 2018 67,241 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering has slight oil leack

Pass 6 May 2017 63,574 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 63,574 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)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Wheel Sensor Insecure (3.4.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 63,519 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,285 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,285 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort HEAVY CORROSION ON DISC (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate very corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bolt to short not through nut as marked (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

slight exhaust leak centre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,052 miles

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

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

component underneath slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,722 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,705 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,267 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,267 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,305 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,103 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,103 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,912 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 27,912 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,671 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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