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PK02 ZVE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,571 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2x (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 115,569 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective 2x (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,700 miles

Central exhaust mount broke

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 2x (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 2x (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,020 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine has misfire

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Stickers & items on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Centre exhaust bracket broken & heat shield loose

Engine has misfire

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,388 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,859 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,979 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,657 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,187 miles

offside front brake squeaking

Fail 13 Feb 2009 61,187 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front brake squeaking

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,170 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,224 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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PK02 ZVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PK02 ZVE, 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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PK02 ZVE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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