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KN02 OVU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,512 mi
Last recorded100,512 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 OVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,872 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

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 lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 89,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,506 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,591 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 66,886 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 4 Jun 2013 60,025 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,065 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exaust braket broken

rear tyre 3mm approx

Pass 19 May 2011 46,979 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 46,979 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 39,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,206 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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KN02 OVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KN02 OVU, 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 KN02 OVU registered?

KN02 OVU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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The MOT history for KN02 OVU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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