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SK02 THF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,898 mi
Last recorded86,898 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 THF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 86,898 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust corodded (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,009 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 69,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,002 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,816 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,941 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2008 37,423 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,355 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 THF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

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

Is SK02 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 THF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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