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KN52 UXB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,796 mi
Last recorded125,796 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 UXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 125,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

m/l on

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,077 miles

paint damage

Fail 25 Sep 2018 123,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front 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))

paint damage

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,900 miles

Front grlile damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

paint damage

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

paint damage

Front grlile damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,393 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,330 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 71,876 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,272 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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KN52 UXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN52 UXB registered?

KN52 UXB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is KN52 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 UXB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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