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BX02 BZA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,862 miles

Engine management sytem fault warning light illuminated

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 119,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Engine management sytem fault warning light illuminated

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 119,236 miles

Intermittent fault on light switch

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,236 miles

Intermittent fault on light switch

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,351 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 117,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

Pass 31 May 2011 117,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 108,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 80,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,802 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 72,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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BX02 BZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX02 BZA, 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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BX02 BZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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