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KS02 CKU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,767 mi
Last recorded127,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 CKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 127,767 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 127,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,879 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 112,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 117,468 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,238 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 113,238 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,086 miles

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

Engine management light on

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)

Offside outer sill damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 102,987 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low centre tread

EM light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2011 95,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 87,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 79,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,654 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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KS02 CKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS02 CKU, 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 KS02 CKU registered?

KS02 CKU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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