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KW02 CZG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 CZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,752 miles

ALL FOUR JACKING POINTS ON SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2021 120,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust also corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both font top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom am rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 120,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust also corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both font top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom am rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 118,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r tyre deep cuts no cords exposed,inner rack play n/s

Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 104,154 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,189 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

both rear tyres unevenly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,050 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)

e/m light staying on

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn has nail in it

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,481 miles

both front tyres on 2mil 205/55 zr16 94w

e/m light staying on

Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres on 2mil 205/55 zr16 94w

e/m light staying on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,154 miles

horn poor

water leak from pipe near alternator

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,067 miles

N/S front tyre @ 2.5 mm tread left 205/55/16W

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,112 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,785 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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KW02 CZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KW02 CZG, 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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KW02 CZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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