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FA02 GZE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,745 mi
Last recorded123,745 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 GZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,013 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 120,013 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,991 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 116,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,015 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,011 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,996 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,031 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 48,031 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 37,784 miles

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)

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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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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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