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KR02 DZO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,994 mi
Last recorded165,994 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 DZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 165,994 miles

2 x rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

eng/man lamp on

eng/oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside + offside door glass darkened

Pass 18 Feb 2016 157,965 miles

door glass excess dark

eng/man light

Fail 18 Feb 2016 157,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

eng/man light

Pass 26 Feb 2015 147,128 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 147,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust mount broken/corroded

eng/man light on

eng/oil low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 135,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged!

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,913 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs pitted on inner surface

both rear discs slight pitting on inner surface

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,401 miles

both n/s tyres outer walls damaged

centre heat shilld insecure at front

front number plate insecure

n/s/f indicator showing white

exhaust cat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,401 miles

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

both n/s tyres outer walls damaged

centre heat shilld insecure at front

front number plate insecure

n/s/f indicator showing white

exhaust cat shield insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight outer wall damage to both n/s tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

slight outer wall damage to both n/s tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2008 107,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 103,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 85,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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KR02 DZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR02 DZO, 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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KR02 DZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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