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KD52 CTY

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 CTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,349 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,349 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,246 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,482 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,970 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,097 miles

EML on

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

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Nail in inner edge of N/S/R Tyre (punctured)

Slight oil leak from O/S driveshaft oil seal

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,672 miles

Battery loose.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Both front tyre pressures low.

Battery loose.

Engine management light on dash.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,275 miles

Centre exhaust bracket detatched, but exhaust is supported by a bracket and unlikely to fall off or become loose.

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

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly split.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,614 miles

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

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

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

light damage to o/s centre chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2007 350,323 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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KD52 CTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KD52 CTY, 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 KD52 CTY registered?

KD52 CTY is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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