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KJ52 BCX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,928 mi
Last recorded125,928 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 125,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,803 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 111,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,939 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outer edge

washers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,928 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,928 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,983 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,969 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 52,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 35,381 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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KJ52 BCX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KJ52 BCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ52 BCX registered?

KJ52 BCX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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