MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advise offside front tyre wearing low.
advise slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes and split.
advise vehicle lowered.
advise offside front tyre wearing low.
advise slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes and split.
advise vehicle lowered.
advise front and rear brake discs corroded.
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise front and rear brake discs corroded.
advise both front lower arms rear bushes slight movement.
advise vehicle lowered.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
has tinted windows
Inner Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front grill insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f rearmost wishbone bush worn
advise throttle housing clean(hunts)
inner front roll bar bushes have wear
minor exhaust blow at centre to rear box
nail in n/s/f tyre
o/s/r inner wheel arch trim insecure
service lamp on
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
FRONT & REAR BRAKKE PADS WORN LOW
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY02 UPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KY02 UPL, 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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KY02 UPL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.
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