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NA02 GZS

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 GZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inside of cat loose

Fail 26 Apr 2018 108,044 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inside of cat loose

Pass 16 May 2017 105,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 105,299 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 103,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 99,358 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 99,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,937 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,937 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 85,662 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,661 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light indicates fault

Fail 21 Apr 2012 85,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON ON DASH ON TEST [ADVISE PASS M.O.T]

Pass 29 Apr 2011 80,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 49,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,510 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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NA02 GZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NA02 GZS, 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 NA02 GZS registered?

NA02 GZS is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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The MOT history for NA02 GZS shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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