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KJ51 BZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,300 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,300 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tow ball missing

tow bar electrics insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 91,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tow ball missing

tow bar electrics insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2011 76,330 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,330 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,171 miles

front b rake inbalance evident

left and right side dipped headlamp aiom upper limit

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,405 miles

front and rear pads 90% worn

Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,405 miles

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

front and rear pads 90% worn

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,577 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,213 miles

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

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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KJ51 BZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KJ51 BZW, 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 KJ51 BZW registered?

KJ51 BZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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