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KR02 XBF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 XBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 77,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer +sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise play in the o/s front strut upper mount

Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,665 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 56,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,885 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2018 51,876 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,421 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,086 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 18,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,693 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 12,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,478 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 XBF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XBF, 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 KR02 XBF registered?

KR02 XBF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is KR02 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR02 XBF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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