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WL51 KPP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,664 mi
Last recorded157,664 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 KPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 157,664 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 157,659 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 152,033 miles

Front STRUTS AT MAXIMUM LIFT

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 152,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Front STRUTS AT MAXIMUM LIFT

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 148,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 148,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 143,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded IN VARIOUS PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE IN PLACES

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 134,697 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 130,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 126,445 miles

advise n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 125,877 miles

rear brake disc(s) rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,853 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 107,566 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,908 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,939 miles

N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR TYRE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED OUTER EDGES

Pass 8 Jan 2008 74,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 74,364 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 66,416 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 66,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,524 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 59,524 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WL51 KPP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL51 KPP, 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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WL51 KPP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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