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PN02 DZA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 DZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,472 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 123,099 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,228 miles

Offside Rear Inner mis shaped tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,065 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 98,065 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,305 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 94,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,644 miles

Offside rear tyre feathered.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 92,644 miles

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

Offside rear tyre feathered.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,528 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Centre exhaust mount corroded and broken

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,308 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,301 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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PN02 DZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PN02 DZA, 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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PN02 DZA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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