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KU52 FNN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 FNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,713 miles

damage to offside mirror glass

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,251 miles

front plate damaged

nearside front worn to 1.6mm

rear pads worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,714 miles

both front and rear pads getting low

front discs lipped

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front and offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inside

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 66,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front tyres blistering in tread

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,339 miles

front registration plate in poor condition

offside front tyre wall scuffed

Fail 23 Oct 2010 60,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front registration plate in poor condition

offside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,608 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,230 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 20,230 miles

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

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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KU52 FNN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KU52 FNN, 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 KU52 FNN registered?

KU52 FNN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KU52 FNN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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