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KD52 UWA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 UWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 116,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 113,307 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 105,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 105,730 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,977 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 89,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 79,384 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 61,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 52,249 miles

All tyre tread 3mm.

Pass 12 Nov 2005 35,658 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2005 35,658 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 UWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

KD52 UWA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is KD52 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 UWA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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