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KG52 GUO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 GUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,408 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,566 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,770 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,165 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in inner sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust bracket loose

Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust support bracket and clamp insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,183 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,645 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,115 miles

Enigine managemnet light on

Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,987 miles

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

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,319 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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KG52 GUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KG52 GUO, 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 KG52 GUO registered?

KG52 GUO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is KG52 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG52 GUO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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