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AU02 TZA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,870 mi
Last recorded74,870 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,870 miles

Damage to windscreen not in view of driver

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight white smoke produced under accelaration

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,266 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 57,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,895 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,904 miles

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

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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AU02 TZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU02 TZA, 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 AU02 TZA registered?

AU02 TZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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