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KS52 ABK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,413 mi
Last recorded121,413 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 ABK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,627 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,571 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,096 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,338 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,534 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,531 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heatsheild insecure front.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,040 miles

offside front tyre showing cut on inner tread but not deep enough to reach plycords.

rear registration plate condition deteriorated slightly.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 16,992 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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KS52 ABK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KS52 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS52 ABK registered?

KS52 ABK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is KS52 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 ABK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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