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MV52 ZJZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,377 mi
Last recorded105,377 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 ZJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,377 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 105,377 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,851 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 100,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,613 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,794 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 84,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 72,980 miles

Advise customer front tyres wearing low and wearing on the inner treads.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 May 2011 72,980 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise customer front tyres wearing low and wearing on the inner treads.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,093 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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MV52 ZJZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV52 ZJZ, 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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MV52 ZJZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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