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FA02 VZH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,349 mi
Last recorded164,349 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 164,349 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 164,349 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 151,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 151,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 140,188 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 140,188 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 126,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 109,849 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 109,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 94,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,490 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,206 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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FA02 VZH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA02 VZH registered?

FA02 VZH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is FA02 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 VZH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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