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N6 KVW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

155,522 mi
Last recorded155,522 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 155,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 154,382 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 154,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 154,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 154,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 153,901 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 153,901 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 153,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 151,980 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 151,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2019 151,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 151,551 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 150,270 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 150,270 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 147,516 miles

EML is on

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 147,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML is on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

E.M.L. is on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 128,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on

Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 116,963 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear outer tyre wall has superficial cut

offside door hinge screws loose

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 116,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear outer tyre wall has superficial cut

offside door hinge screws loose

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,736 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 105,736 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver,s lower door hinge loose

front number plate starting to peel

offside rear tyre out of shape

rear number plate peeling

Pass 18 Sep 2009 82,055 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre starting to develop flat spots

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s headlamp lens unbonding

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,257 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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N6 KVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N6 KVW, 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 N6 KVW registered?

N6 KVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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