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BL02 PFZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 PFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 92,838 miles

Emissions not tested Fast idle speed could not be controlled (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 92,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid joint clips corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,567 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,566 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / drop sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / drop sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,540 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 79,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,820 miles

damage to o/s/r bumper

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 30 Dec 2015 76,820 miles

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

damage to o/s/r bumper

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,608 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,801 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,997 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,368 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,264 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)

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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BL02 PFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL02 PFZ, 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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BL02 PFZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 PFZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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