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SD02 ZWN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,462 mi
Last recorded12,462 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 ZWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2020 12,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 113,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,167 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,166 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,238 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,047 miles

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,310 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,608 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slight deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all tyres slight deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,717 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,717 miles

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

offside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 45,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,506 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 20,178 miles

Inner Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

there is a slight oil leek from engine †the carpet mats that are in the front of car do not seem to be correct and may interfear with controls † †the roof compartment stowage box does not seem to funtion as it should † †front pads 70%good †rear pad

Pass 25 Feb 2006 20,178 miles

there is a slight oil leek from engine †the carpet mats that are in the front of car do not seem to be correct and may interfear with controls † †the roof compartment stowage box does not seem to funtion as it should † †front pads 70%good †rear pad

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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SD02 ZWN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD02 ZWN, 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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SD02 ZWN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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