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MK02 KNM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,906 mi
Last recorded139,906 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 KNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 130,438 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection and slight corrosion to ends

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some deterioration to rear tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2021 130,415 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection and slight corrosion to ends

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to suspension components

some deterioration to rear tyres

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,099 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to suspension components

some deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,139 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,082 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 116,082 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,285 miles

advise front number plate replacement

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rtear tyres worn to near limit

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,664 miles

advise rtear tyres worn to near limit

Pass 7 Apr 2012 68,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre worn on inner edgre and perished/cracked.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Apr 2012 68,637 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre worn on inner edgre and perished/cracked.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,087 miles

advise ns wiper has started to split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,520 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,495 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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MK02 KNM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MK02 KNM, 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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MK02 KNM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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