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SH02 GLZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,821 mi
Last recorded133,821 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 GLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 133,779 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine emits smoke on fast idle

rear inner pads appear to be wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,494 miles

o/s/r tyre has splits not yet to cords

outer sill areas corroded/weak in areas,front areas

wipers are weak clearing screen

Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back area (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre has splits not yet to cords

wipers are weak clearing screen

Pass 20 May 2016 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 13 May 2014 84,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 76,536 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 May 2012 70,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,556 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 23,342 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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SH02 GLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH02 GLZ, 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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SH02 GLZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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