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AD02 KJX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,354 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,598 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,354 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f indicator lenz damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/f indicator lenz damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,518 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,151 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,473 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s front tyre 2/3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,403 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,265 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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AD02 KJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD02 KJX, 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 AD02 KJX registered?

AD02 KJX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is AD02 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 KJX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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