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KW02 EVH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,879 mi
Last recorded111,879 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 EVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,879 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 111,818 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,802 miles

Central Front sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,802 miles

Central Front sill covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 98,078 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre has a different speed rating

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2016 98,078 miles

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

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre has a different speed rating

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,843 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,824 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,113 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 11 Mar 2011 59,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,838 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 EVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EVH, 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 KW02 EVH registered?

KW02 EVH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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