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AM02 JZO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,149 mi
Last recorded105,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,149 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushed worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 105,149 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushed worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,694 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,002 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,002 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,224 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,310 miles

engine mamagement light on

Fail 13 May 2009 55,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,279 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,688 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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AM02 JZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM02 JZO, 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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AM02 JZO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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