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KLZ 7978

2003 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 7978
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 47,356 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 39,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 38,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 32,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,094 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle TDI?

Based on 1,669 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,283
Miles/Year
319
On UK Roads
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KLZ 7978 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLZ 7978 registered?

KLZ 7978 is a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is KLZ 7978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLZ 7978 shows 9 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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