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KN52 ARU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 ARU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,548 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 105,544 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,218 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2021 101,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,754 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s/f and o/s/f due to deterioration of plastic (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,602 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Aug 2019 93,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,482 miles

Offside Front play on o/s/f top suspension mount.

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails present ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 11 Aug 2017 85,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails present ()

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,003 miles

all four tyres wearing low on tred 205/55/16

front wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all four tyres wearing low on tred 205/55/16

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,291 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 65,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 65,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,105 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,104 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,458 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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KN52 ARU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KN52 ARU, 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 KN52 ARU registered?

KN52 ARU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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