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K14 KLP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

207,590 mi
Last recorded207,590 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 KLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 207,590 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 207,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 194,615 miles

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

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

nearside rear park brake low on effort

Fail 16 Feb 2023 194,607 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight faded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

hand brake close to no reserve travel

Pass 7 Feb 2022 183,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 183,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 169,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 158,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 152,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,603 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 149,565 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 137,711 miles

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

oil leak engine

Fail 20 Oct 2016 137,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,997 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

damage to rear bumper

rear coil springs corroded

reverse lights inop

Fail 2 Oct 2015 125,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

damage to rear bumper

rear coil springs corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,054 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,902 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear on front anti-roll bar inner bushes

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 16 Apr 2008 38,291 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,709 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 32,709 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 23,242 miles

1.rear registration plate backing starting to peel/discolour

2.front anti roll bar mount bushes starting to weaken

3.left rear tyre 3mm on tread

4.rear pads 4,000 miles left approximately

Fail 22 Nov 2005 23,242 miles

1.rear registration plate backing starting to peel/discolour

2.front anti roll bar mount bushes starting to weaken

3.left rear tyre 3mm on tread

4.rear pads 4,000 miles left approximately

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K14 KLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K14 KLP, 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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K14 KLP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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