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FJ52 ZXZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

150,269 mi
Last recorded150,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 ZXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 150,269 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner door card/handle loose

Offside Inner door handle loose

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both age deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 139,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 139,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 128,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod ball (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 121,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2019 121,630 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,593 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,425 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,421 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front brake warning wire almost touching disc lip

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,702 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,702 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,827 miles

FRONT TYRES 2.5MM LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM CUT IN SIDEWALL OF LEFT FRONT TYRE DIRECTIONAL TYRE FITTED TO RIGHT REAR

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,493 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,493 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,352 miles

o/s wiper deteriorating - n/s/f seat belt fraying

Fail 22 Jul 2006 32,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 22,694 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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FJ52 ZXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FJ52 ZXZ, 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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FJ52 ZXZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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