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KX02 XRO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,020 mi
Last recorded237,020 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 XRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 237,020 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 6 Mar 2017 237,019 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 31 Mar 2016 221,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 205,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 205,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have rubber starting to deteriorate

transmission oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 189,199 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 172,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 156,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 137,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 117,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,456 miles

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

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

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

middle exhaust box bracket brocken off

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,137 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

middle exhaust box bracket brocken off

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads in 2,000 miles

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,670 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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KX02 XRO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX02 XRO, 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 KX02 XRO registered?

KX02 XRO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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