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DF02 KGP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,508 mi
Last recorded71,508 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,508 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel is binding slightly

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 71,508 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel is binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,995 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

Drivers seat catch missing.

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater cover missing.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,995 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

Drivers seat catch missing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater cover missing.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filter dampness

near side front wiper split

near side sill dent

off side front side repeater poor

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter dampness

near side front wiper split

near side sill dent

off side front side repeater poor

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,689 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,948 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,948 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,110 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,850 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front indicator repeater lens poor

sills small dents

Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front indicator repeater lens poor

sills small dents

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,309 miles

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

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

sills dents

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,453 miles

front brake discs corrosion/wear

near side front tyre uneven wear low spot 2mm

off side front tyre repair

sills small dents

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,999 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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DF02 KGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF02 KGP, 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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DF02 KGP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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