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KD52 VBB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 87,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,577 miles

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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,279 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,279 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front - worn on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,684 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread. Replacement recommended

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,749 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking within the tread

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,014 miles

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

Offsdie rear tyre perishing/cracking in the tread

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,878 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking in the tread

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroding

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,453 miles

wipers are split

Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,448 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,314 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 VBB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBB, 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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KD52 VBB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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