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GD51 KKP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 KKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 153,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 143,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine water leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 125,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,706 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,706 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,097 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Slight lift in both front top shock absorber mounts.

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,452 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Slight movement in offside front top shock absorber mount.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 109,452 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to windscreen.

Slight movement in offside front top shock absorber mount.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,048 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust mounting broken

front brake discs worn

front tyres limited life 225/40ZR18

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center exhaust mounting broken

front brake discs worn

front tyres limited life 225/40ZR18

Pass 13 May 2011 97,905 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 97,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 93,812 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 86,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 86,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 70,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,931 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 53,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,118 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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GD51 KKP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GD51 KKP, 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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GD51 KKP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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