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AY02 ZRC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,358 mi
Last recorded101,358 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 ZRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,352 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,521 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 97,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 97,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 92,993 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 92,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,256 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight gearbox oil leak

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,279 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 79,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,645 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)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,640 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,463 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,463 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

wipers starting to split

Pass 4 May 2006 33,987 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)

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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AY02 ZRC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY02 ZRC, 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 AY02 ZRC registered?

AY02 ZRC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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