MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)
nearside outer sill damaged and door damaged
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area and end of sill. close also to seat belt mountings (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
nearside outer sill damaged and door damaged
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside outer sill damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside outer sill damaged
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
advise offside front lower fog light not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
nearside rear tyre tread perishing
offside rear tyre tread perishing
slight damage to offside front headlamp lense
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing unevenly
nearside rear tyre tread perishing
offside rear tyre tread perishing
slight damage to offside front headlamp lense
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
intermediate pipe bracket brocken off
offside headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres worn low on inner edges
intermediate exhaust pipe bracket brocken off
front tyres worn low on inner edges
intermediate exhaust pipe bracket brocken off
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KS02 KBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KBN, 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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KS02 KBN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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