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KU02 FJV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,621 mi
Last recorded87,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 FJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on sidewall, no cords exposed

Fail 18 May 2016 84,057 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 83,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,893 miles

both front inner anti roll bar links worn and slight play

slight leak from os driveshaft oil seal

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,477 miles

both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn and slight play

nsr tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,728 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,197 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 36,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,634 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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KU02 FJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU02 FJV, 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 KU02 FJV registered?

KU02 FJV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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