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CE02 KXK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,833 mi
Last recorded142,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 KXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 142,833 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 142,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 142,575 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 142,575 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear bushes excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,758 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,875 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion along both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 123,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion along both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded botyh rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some surface corrosion along both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 116,636 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded botyh rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some surface corrosion along both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,000 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mountings have slight play

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mountings have slight play

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside handbrake low effort

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

freeplay at steering wheel but not excessive

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

play in front top strut assemblies -with suspension hanging

poor headlight beam images

total hand brake effort low 17% minimum is 16%

Pass 1 May 2018 110,253 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil springs corroded

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assemblies(with suspension hanging)

Fail 1 May 2018 110,253 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil springs corroded

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assemblies(with suspension hanging)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,223 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Fail 6 Mar 2017 108,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,236 miles

B/Fluid level at reservoir appears abit low

Central exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe

Front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

O/S/R lamp is condensated.

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Unable to gain access to boot. Front number plate is damaged. Electric windows not opening from drivers switch panel. Exhaust system is corroded. Centre exhaust hanger corrorded away, although system is still supported.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,996 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 28,000 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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CE02 KXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE02 KXK, 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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CE02 KXK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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