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DF02 ZPU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 ZPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,414 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,313 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 51,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,316 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,678 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,913 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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DF02 ZPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DF02 ZPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF02 ZPU registered?

DF02 ZPU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 August 2002.

Is DF02 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 ZPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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