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AO02 ZZD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,886 mi
Last recorded125,886 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 125,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,104 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 116,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,603 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust center mounting bracket brocken

Fail 10 May 2013 60,087 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust center mounting bracket brocken

Pass 25 May 2012 54,041 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre small cut on tread

Pass 13 May 2011 45,745 miles

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

fuel tank straps slighty corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres starting to crack between treads

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 39,245 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 39,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,653 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,539 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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AO02 ZZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO02 ZZD, 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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AO02 ZZD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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