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RO02 ZXD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,464 mi
Last recorded92,464 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 ZXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,464 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 92,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2023 91,629 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 91,629 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,263 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,509 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting snapped

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,683 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,366 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting snapped

o/side wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,558 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2010 42,557 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,665 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 13,665 miles

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

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

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 ZXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RO02 ZXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO02 ZXD registered?

RO02 ZXD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is RO02 ZXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 ZXD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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