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KL52 YAF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,302 mi
Last recorded166,302 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 YAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 166,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,511 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 163,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 160,957 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 160,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 157,887 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear near side tyre has slightly cracked on the outer side wall

Fail 9 Oct 2013 157,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear near side tyre has slightly cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2012 155,148 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 155,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre is worn and cracking on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 149,669 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 149,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 147,382 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 147,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 141,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 114,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,427 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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KL52 YAF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KL52 YAF, 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 KL52 YAF registered?

KL52 YAF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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