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LT02 ZPF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 ZPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eye level brake not working

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eye level brake not working

front pads 3mm of wear

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 31 May 2011 106,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 100,581 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2010 100,504 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,298 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 68,908 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 68,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 57,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 57,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LT02 ZPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT02 ZPF, 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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LT02 ZPF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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