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EA02 NZX

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,954 mi
Last recorded133,954 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 NZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 133,954 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine light on

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 120,402 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

we advise they are replaced

Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror cover mising

Fail 3 Oct 2012 116,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror cover mising

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,615 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2011 112,609 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,021 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight leak from o/s front outer cv boot

Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,279 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 67,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,168 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,168 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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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EA02 NZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 EA02 NZX, 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 EA02 NZX registered?

EA02 NZX is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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