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SK02 ZZE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 ZZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,341 miles

brake pipe ends corroded

front discs surface rusty

suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,813 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 60,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleave heavily coorded/ split

Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,992 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 634,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,362 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 59,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,676 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,676 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal flexi pipe at clips (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal flexi pipe at clips (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,913 miles

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

nearside rear coil spring corroded at top

slight bind on offside front wheel

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,926 miles

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

Rear no plate delaminating slightly

Timing belt due for replacement

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 24,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,088 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 ZZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

SK02 ZZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is SK02 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK02 ZZE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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