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OE02 TNZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 TNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 129,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 119,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 119,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,199 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,314 miles

Nearside Front running lamp damaged (usa spec)

Offside Front running lamp missing (usa spec)

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,257 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,625 miles

Oil leak

amber repeat side position marker lamp missing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

amber repeat side position marker lamp missing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 75,132 miles

Additional amber running light fitted to nearside only

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,132 miles

Additional amber running light fitted to nearside only

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,111 miles

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

o/s/f side reflector missing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 70,110 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f side reflector missing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,566 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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OE02 TNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

OE02 TNZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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The MOT history for OE02 TNZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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