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GP02 KCC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 KCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced lamp fluctuates/glows (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, also outer sill has been repaired with filler-flaking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both park brake cable casings cracking/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

mess on windscreen where vehicle has sat. screen needs cleaning

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,207 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in it

Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in it

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside tyre heavily feathered on inside

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inside

Fail 23 Mar 2016 70,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside tyre heavily feathered on inside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,241 miles

o/s side sill has slight damage

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,389 miles

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

engine light on

various cuts to n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,053 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2009 16,587 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,316 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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GP02 KCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP02 KCC, 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 GP02 KCC registered?

GP02 KCC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is GP02 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP02 KCC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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