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A11 PNK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,874 mi
Last recorded108,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,874 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 108,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 108,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 106,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 106,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,293 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,570 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,014 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroding

rear cover loose

Fail 10 Mar 2016 93,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust clamps corroding

rear cover loose

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamps corroding

wipers noisey and slow

Fail 11 Mar 2014 88,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamps corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamps corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2013 85,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,344 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,172 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

traction control light on

Fail 9 Mar 2011 78,172 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

traction control light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,688 miles

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2010 68,688 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,321 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,621 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,621 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,337 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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A11 PNK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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 A11 PNK, 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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A11 PNK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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