CarVerify

Free Car Check

KT02 MVV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,468 miles

Engine cold light on when engine warm

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,566 miles

Coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2016 86,549 miles

Emissions not tested Due to vehicle condition emissions aborted (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor (1.9.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Engine coolant light irratic from overheat to cold status

Engine management light on

Engine over fueling and intermittent smoking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,657 miles

engine management light illuminated

windscreen cracked zone A not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 6 May 2014 82,799 miles

Exhaust centre support separated

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside registration lamp cover damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 May 2014 82,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Exhaust centre support separated

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside registration lamp cover damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,064 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,019 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,371 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light on

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KT02 MVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KT02 MVV, 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

How do I check the history of KT02 MVV?

You can check the full history of KT02 MVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KT02 MVV registered?

KT02 MVV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is KT02 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT02 MVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT02 MVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KT02 MVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.