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KJ52 NTN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,353 mi
Last recorded112,353 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 NTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,560 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,065 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 110,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,213 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,206 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,532 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,254 miles

centre exhaust mount rusty and about to snap

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 71,196 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

oil leak fro, filter housing

slight play in o/s/f iner track rod joint

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 58,512 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,188 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 25,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NTN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NTN, 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 KJ52 NTN registered?

KJ52 NTN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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