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LD02 ZDF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 ZDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,054 miles

EML on.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm, worn on edges, cracking and has a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm, cracking and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Possible water leak, staining on fan belt side of engine.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,620 miles

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2021 45,620 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,172 miles

rear bumper slighty damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2020 44,172 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

rear bumper slighty damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 42,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,634 miles

eml light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 27,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,308 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 2 Oct 2012 18,321 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 18,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 8,841 miles

All tyres have ageing cracks in sidewall or tread area

Front no plate slighty damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,669 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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LD02 ZDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LD02 ZDF, 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 LD02 ZDF registered?

LD02 ZDF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is LD02 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD02 ZDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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