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ST02 KWX

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,840 mi
Last recorded113,840 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 KWX
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,840 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre slight bulge on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,840 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre slight bulge on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit and also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit and also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 112,339 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,479 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 105,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,335 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 97,966 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 88,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,039 miles

boot trim missing

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

exhaust very corroded

front pipe corroded

handbrake button damaged

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside under tray loose

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres low 3mm/uneven wear

rear wiper damaged

reverse light inop

slight play in anti roll bar

slight play in offside front drop link

tail pipe case split

tyre size 165/70/14

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,867 miles

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

drivers seat trim damaged

engine warning light on

front tyres have raised tread

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel light on

handbrake button cover missing

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside front washer jet slightly blocked

power steering pipes corroded

rear wiper missing

reverse lights inop

slight play in anti roll bar d bushes

tail gate trim missing

tail pipe and centre pipe outer case split

tyre size 165/70/14

upper bulb in nearside rear tail light inop

vacuum pipe split

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,132 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,126 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 72,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,526 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight cut in nearside front tyre on outer wall

slight exhaust leak from front pipe

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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ST02 KWX 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 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST02 KWX, 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.

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ST02 KWX is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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