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SM52 KKL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 KKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 77,113 miles

both front tyres low tread

centre exhaust sleeve band clamp requires replacing

Pass 5 Dec 2015 72,563 miles

Parking brake operation requires attention

Fail 28 Nov 2015 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake operation requires attention

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,139 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULS STARTED TO LOSE COLOUR

BOTH REAR CALIPER RETURN SPRINGS MISSING

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,976 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,990 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre tread is low

Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,888 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

n/s/f tyre tread is low

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 26 Nov 2011 50,888 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear brakes are binding slightly

n/s/f tyre tread is low

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,872 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,774 miles

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

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,154 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 42,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,480 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 25,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,607 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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SM52 KKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM52 KKL, 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 SM52 KKL registered?

SM52 KKL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is SM52 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 KKL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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