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ET02 ZCA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,912 mi
Last recorded55,912 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 ZCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam patens misted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2023 55,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam patens misted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 54,973 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,824 miles

air leak on engine breather pipe split

Fail 3 Nov 2018 53,824 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air leak on engine breather pipe split

coolant low

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,947 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 43,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,528 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,725 miles

both front tyres are bald on the inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,038 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

Fail 25 Aug 2011 27,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,076 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,032 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 23,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,555 miles

all brake discs corroded.

e.m.l on dash.

o/s/r floor damaged.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded.

e.m.l on dash.

o/s/r floor damaged.

park brake light flashing.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,576 miles

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 20,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

damage to o/s/r floor

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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ET02 ZCA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc 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 ET02 ZCA, 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 ET02 ZCA registered?

ET02 ZCA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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The MOT history for ET02 ZCA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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