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KL02 ZZF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 ZZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2023 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (headlight lens weathered) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp in poor condition and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight lens weathered, pattern suitable at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front and nearside front outer sills corroded

several areas of vehicle structure have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,529 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,320 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,918 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 73,987 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,643 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,643 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 29 Apr 2009 52,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate faded

Pass 1 May 2008 44,012 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 44,012 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres low inner edges

slight water damage to rear number plate around edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,834 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 ZZF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 KL02 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

KL02 ZZF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for KL02 ZZF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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