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DF02 KVJ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,837 mi
Last recorded106,837 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,656 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 95,044 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 92,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 88,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 85,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 82,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,493 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2007 46,185 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 46,185 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 37,436 miles

corrosion on inner faces of front discs

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 KVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF02 KVJ, 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 DF02 KVJ registered?

DF02 KVJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is DF02 KVJ safe to buy?

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