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FP02 EZM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 EZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,537 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 98,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 98,536 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Window in an unacceptable condition crack in windscreen [zone b ] (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 98,536 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and stepped. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on floor near where bung was. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,536 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lights not bright (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside sill front and rear corroded

Offside sill front and rear corroded.

engine light on.

front tyres perished / cracked

large rear dog guard on rear seats no full seat belt check

Fail 20 Jul 2021 98,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lights not bright (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front tyres perished / cracked

large rear dog guard on rear seats no full seat belt check

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,938 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,938 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,291 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,041 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,827 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,884 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front shockers dust covers split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,509 miles

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

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

both front shockers dust covers split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,509 miles

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

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

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

both front shockers dust covers split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,144 miles

Antiroll Bar Corroded & Bushes Worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,810 miles

Oil leak

slight plat on o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 12,075 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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FP02 EZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP02 EZM, 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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FP02 EZM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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