MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
centre brake light inopperative
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
NSF seatbelt catch cover missing.
NSR brake binding slightly.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K3 HCJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K3 HCJ, 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 K3 HCJ registered?
K3 HCJ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2002.
Is K3 HCJ safe to buy?
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