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KP02 YKM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,916 mi
Last recorded148,916 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 148,916 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers may intermittently stop in drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jun 2021 147,494 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 147,441 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,646 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 139,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 135,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 135,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 14 May 2018 132,482 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 129,210 miles

Boot around front right hand schock absorber split

Pass 18 May 2016 125,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 122,248 miles

Exhaust system surface corroded

N/S/F Tyre perished on the sidewall

O/S/F Tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 119,171 miles

Both rear tyres on 1.6 limet now very early attension adviced

Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres on 1.6 limet now very early attension adviced

Right hand rear coil spring quiet heavly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,110 miles

Rear tyres close to limet and slight perished on walls

Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear tyres close to limet and slight perished on walls

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cut in right hand front tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2011 96,314 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cut in right hand front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,992 miles

Exhaust system is slightly blowing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust system is slightly blowing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,895 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT AND OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE FRONT JUST ABOVE LIMIT AND OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

WET TEST!!

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to wear indicator reecommend replacement

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 70,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 60,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 60,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KP02 YKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KP02 YKM, 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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KP02 YKM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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