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DV02 KCZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,859 mi
Last recorded156,859 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 KCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 156,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 153,144 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 153,144 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,156 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Oct 2022 151,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 148,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Staying on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,855 miles

Front exhaust mount broken.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 146,855 miles

Front exhaust mount broken.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 144,611 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 142,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2017 139,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 137,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 133,744 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 130,234 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,725 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 30 May 2012 121,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2012 121,177 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2011 117,020 miles

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

front tyres perished

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 May 2010 113,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 110,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 110,264 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 105,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 87,304 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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DV02 KCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DV02 KCZ, 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 DV02 KCZ registered?

DV02 KCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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