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KN02 PZL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,808 mi
Last recorded121,808 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 PZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 121,808 miles

Emissions not tested very smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,788 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 118,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,992 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 116,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,170 miles

Both rear tyre treads low inner edge and distorting

Front Both brake discs corroded

Vehicle been standing for period

coil spring corroded Front and rear ,all, (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,285 miles

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,828 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracking

offside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,565 miles

advise airbag light on

advise slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,442 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Nearside front wheel dented inside edge

Play in offside front rack arm

Slight play nearside front rack arm

Fail 23 Jul 2011 71,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Nearside front wheel dented inside edge

Play in offside front rack arm

Slight play nearside front rack arm

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,515 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits 205/55R16W

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

Offside outer sill panel damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits 205/55R16W

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

Offside outer sill panel damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 40,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,224 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,224 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,619 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 21,619 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet does not secure in closed position

Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,072 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 PZL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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