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WU02 DBZ

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,302 mi
Last recorded145,302 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 DBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 145,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 145,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 142,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 129,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 119,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,806 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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WU02 DBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WU02 DBZ, 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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What year was WU02 DBZ registered?

WU02 DBZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is WU02 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 DBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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