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KD52 EHS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,143 mi
Last recorded87,143 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 EHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 87,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 83,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + various cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,708 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r wheel binding

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

o/s/r wheel binding

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,565 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,565 miles

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from drivers view

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,658 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 54,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,508 miles

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 29 Jun 2010 46,621 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,323 miles

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

both sides rear tyre treds worn slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 29,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 EHS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KD52 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

KD52 EHS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is KD52 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 EHS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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