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MW52 ZPM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ZPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,730 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,730 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 21 Jan 2017 118,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,167 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,397 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,993 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 55,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both ront tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2008 49,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both ront tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MW52 ZPM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW52 ZPM, 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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MW52 ZPM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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