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CX02 BZG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,783 mi
Last recorded146,783 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 BZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 146,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,707 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 130,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,025 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 123,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,131 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 117,982 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,558 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 109,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,372 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,887 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,893 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,190 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,395 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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CX02 BZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX02 BZG, 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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CX02 BZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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