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CX02 GLZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 GLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,869 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

centre exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

front number plate damaged

nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

centre exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

front number plate damaged

nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,290 miles

slight corrosion of both front brake hose ferrules

Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,290 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear brake discs badly deteriorated

slight corrosion of both front brake hose ferrules

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,332 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked on inner side wall

rear brake discs slightly worn on faces

slight general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,332 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded on faces

centre exhaust mounting bracket poor

engine management light illuminated

front exhaust heat shiled slightly insecure

o/s front and n/s rear tyres low tread worn close to legal limits

o/s rear tyre cracking om inner side wall

slight general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,695 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management lite is on suggesting a fault

the dashboard has a warning symbol displayed in orange possible pad wear indicator but is not the abs one

the odometer reading may be incorrect on this vehicle (sticker saying this on dashboard)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

all the brake discs are badly scored worn & pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,695 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine management lite is on suggesting a fault

the dashboard has a warning symbol displayed in orange possible pad wear indicator but is not the abs one

the odometer reading may be incorrect on this vehicle (sticker saying this on dashboard)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

all the brake discs are badly scored worn & pitted

Fail 21 May 2010 60,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 60,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,183 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 32,074 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 GLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GLZ, 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 CX02 GLZ registered?

CX02 GLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is CX02 GLZ safe to buy?

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