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WM02 KZC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,062 mi
Last recorded69,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 KZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflation ()

centre exhaust hanger poor

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,061 miles

Emissions not tested to much smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective under inflation ()

centre exhaust hanger poor

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,816 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger poor

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 63,813 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

centre exhaust hanger poor

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,995 miles

Both rear and o/s front tyres poor and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,900 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear and o/s front tyres poor and perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,218 miles

both front & offside rear tyres perished & small cuts

Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,167 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front & offside rear tyres perished & small cuts

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,577 miles

both front tyres becoming worn and starting to become deteriorated

centre exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

offside rear tyre becoming worn/deteriorated

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 30 May 2012 37,582 miles

unable to test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 30 May 2012 37,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,344 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,419 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,526 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,815 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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WM02 KZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WM02 KZC, 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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WM02 KZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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