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PA02 CZN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 CZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf nsf osr coil spring slightly corroded but not fractured

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,624 miles

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

advise lens cover missing off n/s/r number plate lamp

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,614 miles

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sills damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,586 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 95,558 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,323 miles

windscreen has small cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,970 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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PA02 CZN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PA02 CZN, 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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PA02 CZN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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