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AD02 FZP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,524 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 107,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,720 miles

Engine cover fitted obstruct view

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,718 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted obstruct view

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,827 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on edge

Near side outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2015 99,809 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Both&sides (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Both&sides (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on edge

Near side outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,795 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,037 miles

Near side outer sill damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edge

Engine management light on dash

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,037 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Engine management light on dash

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Near side outer sill damaged

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,956 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,844 miles

Engine management lights on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side outer sill damaged

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,816 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,671 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 42,671 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,551 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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AD02 FZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD02 FZP, 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 AD02 FZP registered?

AD02 FZP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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