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AU02 ZTX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 130,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 122,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,659 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,653 miles

O/S/R handbrake cable damaged

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

both steering rack knuckles worn ,replace ASAP

engine management light on

o/s/r handbrake reading lower than expected

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,197 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)

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

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

middle exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

o/s handbrake cable outer sleeve split

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,237 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,712 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,555 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,804 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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AU02 ZTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZTX, 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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AU02 ZTX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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