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180,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly starting to peel
Oil leak
Rear coil springs corroding
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front anti-roll bar bushes worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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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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