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JRZ 2955

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,749 mi
Last recorded173,749 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 2955
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 173,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 169,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,522 miles

Front wipers showing signs of wear

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 157,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 152,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 147,777 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Exhaust mounting defective rear back box mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 143,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 138,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 128,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,018 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,660 miles

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

under tray damadged (speed ramps)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray damadged (speed ramps)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,699 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,985 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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JRZ 2955 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRZ 2955, 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 JRZ 2955 registered?

JRZ 2955 is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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