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KF02 ZDZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,895 mi
Last recorded164,895 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 ZDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 164,895 miles

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

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

service brake performance could do with attensiom

Pass 16 Jul 2014 164,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 164,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 152,148 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 12 Jul 2012 138,404 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

slight play n/s/f inner track rod

Fail 11 Jul 2012 138,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

slight play n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,040 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust mounting defective

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 106,720 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 11 Jul 2009 89,852 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,883 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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KF02 ZDZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KF02 ZDZ, 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 KF02 ZDZ registered?

KF02 ZDZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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The MOT history for KF02 ZDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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