MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front sills corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front flexible exhaust surround split
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
middle exhaust mount not secure
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
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)
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)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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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