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SL02 WKY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,808 mi
Last recorded88,808 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 WKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,833 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,611 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,614 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyre small cut offside

Pass 10 May 2011 60,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 50,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 34,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 24,533 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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SL02 WKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL02 WKY, 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 SL02 WKY registered?

SL02 WKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is SL02 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 WKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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