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KM02 KHF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 KHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 109,792 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 99,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror case loose ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2019 99,546 miles

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 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))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror case loose ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2018 89,149 miles

Front indicators blubs going white

Nearside Rear tyre on wear markers 2055516w

all brake hoses have corrosion on brake ferrules

Fail 15 May 2018 88,948 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front indicators blubs going white

Nearside Rear tyre on wear markers 2055516w

all brake hoses have corrosion on brake ferrules

boot will not open

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,487 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,487 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

condensation in n/s headlight

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,785 miles

Oil leak

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

engine light on

o/s/r spring corroded

slight unen wear on front tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,596 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,874 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,874 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,387 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,619 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,642 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 KHF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF registered?

KM02 KHF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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