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PG02 KWZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 KWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 139,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 138,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 120,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,492 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

l/h front wiper rubber split end

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,920 miles

drivers wiper blade split but still clearing ok

Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,131 miles

Both rear tyre treads perishing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre tread low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,131 miles

Both rear tyre treads perishing

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

Offside front tyre tread low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,169 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 41,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

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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PG02 KWZ 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 PG02 KWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG02 KWZ registered?

PG02 KWZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is PG02 KWZ safe to buy?

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