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EX02 VZZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 VZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in top mount bush

Fail 25 Jan 2021 72,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in top mount bush

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ALMOST ON LIMIT wear bars[205/55/r16]91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 69,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing,and possibly new bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached wishbone ball joint excess movement..[3x bolt fixing ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ALMOST ON LIMIT wear bars[205/55/r16]91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc,and caliper are orange colour ,due to heat damage where binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,229 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 66,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,721 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,191 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked to excess

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,999 miles

bonnet release lever inside car faulty - re-fitted to open bonnet but attention required

nearside rear tyre sidewall heavily perished/cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bonnet release lever inside car faulty - re-fitted to open bonnet but attention required

nearside rear tyre sidewall heavily perished/cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2010 41,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,054 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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EX02 VZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX02 VZZ, 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 EX02 VZZ registered?

EX02 VZZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EX02 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 VZZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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