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KY52 ZHZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 ZHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 132,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 132,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,444 miles

noise from engine ?

Fail 18 Sep 2018 110,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

noise from engine ?

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,069 miles

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 88,069 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,402 miles

both front tyres perished in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished cracking in tread

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

o/s front tyre weaing outer edge and perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,677 miles

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

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

both front and nearside tyres worn to 3mm

front registration plate slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,987 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front anti-roll bar fixing collar damaged but no movement detected

front passenger seat not tilting

Fail 13 Sep 2010 42,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front anti-roll bar fixing collar damaged but no movement detected

front passenger seat not tilting

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,392 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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KY52 ZHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY52 ZHZ, 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 KY52 ZHZ registered?

KY52 ZHZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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