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EF52 KUN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,315 mi
Last recorded110,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,315 miles

Nearside sills coverd in under seal

Offside sills coverds in under seal

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus slight brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,919 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 101,908 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not installed correctly (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split and debonded (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected,due to child seat fitted

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 96,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded on inner face of discs (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall damaged in 4 plces (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected,due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,237 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,334 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,255 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,840 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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EF52 KUN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF52 KUN, 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 EF52 KUN registered?

EF52 KUN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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