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KR02 KZD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,193 mi
Last recorded180,193 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 KZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 180,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light is illuminated - pre 2003

Fail 14 Dec 2021 180,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush - on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light is illuminated - pre 2003

Pass 26 Nov 2020 168,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

knock from possibly nearside rear shock absorber

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter split at inner securing clip

offside rear park brake lever not returning fully

park brake travel just met requirements

Fail 19 Nov 2020 168,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

knock from possibly nearside rear shock absorber

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter split at inner securing clip

offside rear park brake lever not returning fully

park brake travel just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2019 154,681 miles

Engine Management Light Illumnated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Middle Link Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Knock From Rear Suspension

Nearside Front Inner Wing Plastic Insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Handbrake Effort Lower Than Nearside

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Offside ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 154,234 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light Illumnated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Middle Link Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Knock From Rear Suspension

Nearside Front Inner Wing Plastic Insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Handbrake Effort Lower Than Nearside

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Offside ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Beam Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 142,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front top mounts have slight play

engine management light illuminated - pre 2003

exhaust emits slight smoke under acceleration

oil residue engine/gearbox area

Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in cracks on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front top mounts have slight play

engine management light illuminated - pre 2003

exhaust emits slight smoke under acceleration

oil residue engine/gearbox area

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to rear inner sill area's

engine management light illuminated

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,869 miles

EML on

Front anti roll bar D bushes squeaking

Nearside front tyre has bad outer tread wear

Offside front tyre has inner and outer tread wear

Offside rear tyre has inner tread wear

airbag light inoperative

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

nearside rear tyre on 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 119,869 miles

EML on

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

Front anti roll bar D bushes squeaking

Nearside front tyre has bad outer tread wear

Offside front tyre has inner and outer tread wear

Offside rear tyre has inner tread wear

airbag light inoperative

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

nearside rear tyre on 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,888 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,887 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 102,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 91,970 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly starting to peel

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 3 May 2013 91,970 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly starting to peel

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers poor just ok for test

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,049 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 72,049 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,691 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,004 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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KR02 KZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KR02 KZD, 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 KZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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