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OE02 TMZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,921 mi
Last recorded137,921 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 TMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,921 miles

Both inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Aug 2018 133,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 133,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wearing on inner tread and cut on tread

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,478 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,706 miles

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 98,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,053 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,563 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,760 miles

both front brake disc's have corrosion on inner faces

both rear tyres showing signs of uneven tyre wear on inside edges

off side rear tyre getting low (3mm)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 38,760 miles

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

both front brake disc's have corrosion on inner faces

both rear tyres showing signs of uneven tyre wear on inside edges

off side rear tyre getting low (3mm)

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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OE02 TMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE02 TMZ, 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 OE02 TMZ registered?

OE02 TMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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