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WD02 KPX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 KPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,582 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 96,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,292 miles

N/s/f tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,292 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

N/s/f tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,070 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,638 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,635 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

check engine light on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seatbelt retainer damaged but working

Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seatbelt retainer damaged but working

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,574 miles

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,558 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure becoming low.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

slight play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

thorn in n/s/r inner tyre wall.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,248 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,248 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,878 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2006
Pass 6 Aug 2005 20,169 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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WD02 KPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WD02 KPX, 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 WD02 KPX registered?

WD02 KPX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is WD02 KPX safe to buy?

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