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KM02 KHD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 KHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,578 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,376 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,246 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,244 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ESP light illuminated indicating fault in system

Engine malfunction light illuminated

engine miss-fire/running rough

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,582 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,580 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

car engine has missfire

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,581 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,793 miles

both wiper blades smear but not effecting drivers view

centre stop light inop

n/s/f seat belt catch casing missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,964 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,964 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,613 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 64,831 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,024 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,605 miles

N/S/F tyre cut to side wall not to structure.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,679 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,399 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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KM02 KHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KM02 KHD, 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 KM02 KHD registered?

KM02 KHD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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