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YO02 KZB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 KZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,300 miles

Both front sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front flexible exhaust surround split

Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,257 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective inaccessible (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front sills corroded

Centre and rear exhaust mounts split

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front flexible exhaust surround split

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,262 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint and at weld of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Exhaust emissions lambda reading is at the specified limits, suspect due to multiple minor exhaust leaks.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 92,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to being badly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both outer sills corroded at rear.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint and at weld of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Exhaust emissions lambda reading is at the specified limits, suspect due to multiple minor exhaust leaks.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,599 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Just passed emission,CO on fast idle

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F & both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & both rears,sidewall/groves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Just passed emission,CO on fast idle

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F & both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & both rears,sidewall/groves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

middle exhaust mount not secure

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,060 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

middle exhaust mount not secure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes protective coating peeling exposing metal to slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms on rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,911 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes protective coating peeling exposing metal to slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms on rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,787 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 15,787 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 11,507 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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YO02 KZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 YO02 KZB, 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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YO02 KZB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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