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DV52 JZL

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 JZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,374 miles

All four tyres approaching the legal limit

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 112,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 112,943 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,250 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,982 miles

center exhaust mounting deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 89,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,492 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,483 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

offside & nearside front brake discs deteriated on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside and nearside headlamp aims on low limit.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 54,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,741 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 25,516 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,516 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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DV52 JZL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV52 JZL, 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 DV52 JZL registered?

DV52 JZL is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DV52 JZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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