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KL02 TMX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,990 mi
Last recorded46,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front shock absorbers protection kits split both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 41,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 38,814 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear tyes perished

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,248 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,058 miles

Front some oil loss

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Offside Front Inner tyre edge part worn & perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in the treads

offside rear tyre starting to perish in the treads

oil loss

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,756 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low.

fropnt wiper rubbers part split.

offside front and rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,837 miles

front brake pads wearing uneven.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,507 miles

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

some discolouration of front number plate, not excessive.

wiper blade rubbers perished, not excessive.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,535 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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KL02 TMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KL02 TMX, 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 KL02 TMX registered?

KL02 TMX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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