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VX02 KYT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 KYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,035 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 104,005 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,269 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 95,266 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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 87,959 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 87,959 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,425 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 75,170 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,733 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre stop light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,667 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,846 miles

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

offside mirror damaged.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside mirror damaged.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,711 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON/UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DUE TO ENGINE COVERS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR LIGHT DAMAGE BUT N OT OBSCURING VIEW

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,711 miles

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)

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON/UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DUE TO ENGINE COVERS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR LIGHT DAMAGE BUT N OT OBSCURING VIEW

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,743 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 39,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,113 miles

offside door mirror damaged

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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VX02 KYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VX02 KYT, 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 VX02 KYT registered?

VX02 KYT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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