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OY02 ZHP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,921 mi
Last recorded66,921 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 ZHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,713 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,713 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 49,301 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 49,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 42,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 34,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,726 miles

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

plate has been stitch welded continously - acceptable repair

Fail 8 May 2010 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 27,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,919 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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OY02 ZHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY02 ZHP, 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 OY02 ZHP registered?

OY02 ZHP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is OY02 ZHP safe to buy?

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