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KM51 JLU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 JLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 71,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,696 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,051 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 40,346 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 May 2013 40,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres heavily perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 39,191 miles

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

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

catalytic converter heat shield loose

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly cracked, recommend tyre to be replaced soon.

off side wiper blade split, but clearing windscreen still.

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 38,412 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2010 35,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,447 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 28,374 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,629 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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KM51 JLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM51 JLU, 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 KM51 JLU registered?

KM51 JLU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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