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KR02 XBH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 129,861 miles

front brake discs pitted

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,128 miles

Both sills damaged

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside brake slight drag

Rear tyres perished

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 125,128 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust loose and leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides front (2.5.B.1a)

Both sills damaged

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside brake slight drag

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,995 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray damaged

near side front headlight aim on low limit

slight damage near side front wheel

slight dampness off side front outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 22 Mar 2012 81,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray damaged

near side front headlight aim on low limit

slight damage near side front wheel

slight dampness off side front outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 16 May 2011 79,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,569 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 May 2009 69,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,782 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os door mirror damaged not effecting view to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,308 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 50,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,548 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 XBH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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