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SL02 BVP

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,442 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 51,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 47,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,015 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,015 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 perished

Pass 2 May 2012 25,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,109 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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SL02 BVP is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL02 BVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL02 BVP registered?

SL02 BVP is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is SL02 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 BVP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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