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KV02 VPD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,265 mi
Last recorded114,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 VPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,265 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,539 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,415 miles

reversing light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

coil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,591 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,375 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,375 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s steering track arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,858 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,218 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 83,218 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,253 miles

exhaust centre silencer bracket deterating.

front bumper grill damaged.

o/s front fog lamp bracket damaged.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,437 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,072 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,712 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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KV02 VPD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV02 VPD, 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 KV02 VPD registered?

KV02 VPD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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The MOT history for KV02 VPD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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