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KP52 VUF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,381 mi
Last recorded129,381 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 129,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 129,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm / axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 127,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 127,127 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre perished starting to split on 3mm

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

front shockers soft

n/s front subframe bent by mounting bolt

Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,091 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and inscure (2.1.3 (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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre perished starting to split on 3mm

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front shockers soft

n/s front subframe bent by mounting bolt

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front subframe bent by bolt mount

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

play in both front leg top mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2018 115,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill hold (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

play in both front leg top mounts

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front subframe bent by bolt mount

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs starting to corrode

suggest tracking check

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,024 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs starting to corrode

suggest tracking check

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,937 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s front subframe bent on wishbone mount

o/s/rear outer sill corroding

slight play in steering inner rack joints

suggest tracking check n/s/front tyre worn uneven

Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,973 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s front subframe bent on wishbone mount

o/s/rear outer sill corroding

slight play in steering inner rack joints

suggest tracking check n/s/front tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,275 miles

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

rear discs slightly worn

suggest tracking check fronts worn slightly uneven

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs slightly worn

suggest tracking check fronts worn slightly uneven

Fail 25 Oct 2013 94,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn hard inner edge

suggest tracking n/s front tyre worn hard inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,040 miles

n/s front tyre worn hard inner edge

suggest tracking n/s front tyre worn hard inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,218 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,218 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 80,613 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 80,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,090 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK TRACK RODS (MAY GET WORSE)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,820 miles

advise max amount of compliance allowed in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,365 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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KP52 VUF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KP52 VUF, 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 KP52 VUF registered?

KP52 VUF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KP52 VUF shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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