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KN52 ASZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 ASZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,166 miles

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

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

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

both cills have bodyfiller repairs

Fail 10 Nov 2021 108,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both cills have bodyfiller repairs

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 105,396 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 97,322 miles

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 22 May 2018 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 86,462 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre too close to edge to repair

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,167 miles

Both Front Suspension Top Mounts have Slight Play.

Rear Coil Springs Rusty / Corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 76,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Both Front Suspension Top Mounts have Slight Play.

Rear Coil Springs Rusty / Corroded.

Pass 23 May 2014 70,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,875 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,020 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 22,020 miles

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

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

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 ASZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN52 ASZ, 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 ASZ registered?

KN52 ASZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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