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PG02 CZP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 CZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 70,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,523 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,206 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 58,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

center exhaust mount broken off

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,661 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

center exhaust mount broken off

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,610 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 1,6 on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2010 28,610 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 1,6 on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,636 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 19,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,323 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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PG02 CZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG02 CZP, 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 PG02 CZP registered?

PG02 CZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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