MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive repair (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive repair too sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cop (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive repair (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive repair too sill (5.2.6)
N/S & O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED
N/S & O/S SILLS HAS TRACES OF FILLER
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
N/S & O/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS DELAMINATED & CORRODED
N/S & O/S SILLS HAS TRACES OF FILLER
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
park brake excess travel
ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY PITTED
FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED
N/S OUTER SILL IS CRACKED SEATELT MOUNT AREA SUSPECT PLASTIC COVER
Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY PITTED
FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED
N/S OUTER SILL IS CRACKED SEATELT MOUNT AREA SUSPECT PLASTIC COVER
Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in tyre
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FA02 GZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FA02 GZE, 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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FA02 GZE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2002.
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