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KM02 PXS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,883 mi
Last recorded168,883 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 PXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 168,883 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 162,927 miles

damage to n/s front of subframe at wishbone mount(poss restricting movement of wishbone)

o/s front tyre worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 162,927 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and or polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and or polish (4.1.2 (c))

damage to n/s front of subframe at wishbone mount(poss restricting movement of wishbone)

o/s front tyre worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 155,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 155,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,489 miles

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

oil leak

service over due

Fail 28 Oct 2017 148,445 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are feathering

oil leak

service over due

Pass 5 Nov 2016 137,117 miles

Oil leak ()

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 125,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside / offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

heavy oil leak

play in inner tie rod joints

Fail 5 Dec 2015 125,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside / offside (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside / offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

heavy oil leak

play in inner tie rod joints

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,590 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 114,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,881 miles

Oil leak

front coil springs corroding

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

offside rear brake pad anti rattle spring not properly located

Pass 6 Oct 2012 104,548 miles

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

front coil springs starting to corrode

minor damage to offside outer sill

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,666 miles

osf tyre very low and bald on both edges=both rear tyres are worn to 1.6mm=nsf tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,507 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,697 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 41,428 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 PXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KM02 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

KM02 PXS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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