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RO02 ZVC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 ZVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,702 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded & welded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,702 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded & welded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,017 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 79,969 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH SIDE . INNER WISH BUN BUSHES. NEAR & OFF SIDE (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER SEAL. FRONT TO THE REAR. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front under wing plastic shield loose

offside rear reg plate lamp lens missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 57,375 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front under wing plastic shield loose

offside rear reg plate lamp lens missing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet opening handle insecure

front reg plate has a slight damaged/crack

offside front wing plastic shield loose

offside reg plate lamp lens missing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bonnet opening handle insecure

front reg plate has a slight damaged/crack

offside front wing plastic shield loose

offside reg plate lamp lens missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front reg number plate has slight crack

offside reg plate lamp lens missing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,502 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front reg number plate has slight crack

offside reg plate lamp lens missing

slight engine misfire

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,567 miles

advise on centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure

advise on offside number plate lamp lens missing

engine misfiring

front and rear brake discs worn/scored/rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,567 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

advise on centre exhaust bracket broken - system secure

advise on offside number plate lamp lens missing

engine misfiring

front and rear brake discs worn/scored/rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,234 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,968 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,536 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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RO02 ZVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RO02 ZVC, 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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RO02 ZVC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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