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KF52 FWB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,754 mi
Last recorded112,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 FWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 112,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,597 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre stepped and cracked and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,896 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

free play from nearside front inner steering tie rod

Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,470 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,978 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,536 miles

airbag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,102 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,240 miles

oil leaking from inner gearbox drive shaft flanges

wipers noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

oil leaking from inner gearbox drive shaft flanges

wipers noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,264 miles

excess movement on o/s/f lower door hinge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,181 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,160 miles

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

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

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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KF52 FWB 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 77.8%.

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 KF52 FWB, 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 KF52 FWB registered?

KF52 FWB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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