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FA51 ZZC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 109,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall / cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,376 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut right along tread width (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 85,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,229 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn thin on the inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,889 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,726 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,582 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2009 40,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,412 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 28,607 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,812 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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FA51 ZZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA51 ZZC, 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 FA51 ZZC registered?

FA51 ZZC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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