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MA52 KLF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,117 mi
Last recorded135,117 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 KLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 135,117 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed at front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS sills to floor pan joining seam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,464 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 113,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush rubber bonding separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear outer sills corroded (not considered excessive )

Pass 26 Aug 2019 89,853 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc slightly scorched (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,494 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,374 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

top engine breather pipe split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

top engine breather pipe split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

pad warning light on,advise brake inspection

steel rim fitted to offside front,spare possibly defective.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaurst bracket broke but still supports system

Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaurst bracket broke but still supports system

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,296 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,049 miles

advise nail in edge off o/s/r tyre 205/55/16

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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MA52 KLF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA52 KLF, 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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MA52 KLF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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