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KR52 ZTM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 ZTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,960 miles

o/s/r floor corroded

play in front anti roll bar d bushs

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,909 miles

Front anti roll bar has play in both bushes

Rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,989 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,359 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,736 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r amd o/s/r tyre side walls perished and cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,782 miles

n/s/r amd o/s/r tyre side walls perished and cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,326 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,410 miles

front tyres worn on edge

tyre profile-50 front 55 rear

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,472 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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KR52 ZTM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KR52 ZTM, 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 KR52 ZTM registered?

KR52 ZTM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is KR52 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 ZTM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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