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AD02 JZF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,321 mi
Last recorded167,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 JZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 167,321 miles

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 167,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,663 miles

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Engine management light on

Front brake pads worn

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 158,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Engine management light on

Front brake pads worn

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 149,424 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 149,424 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,455 miles

Engine management light on

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 141,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to middle clamp (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine management light on

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 133,062 miles

Corrosion to the rear of both sills

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Fail 16 Jan 2015 133,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Corrosion to the rear of both sills

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,227 miles

Engine M.I.L.light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2014 126,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine M.I.L.light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 121,443 miles

engine managment light is illuminated

Fail 14 Jan 2013 638,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine managment light is illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,890 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2010 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,672 miles

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Fail 8 Jan 2010 97,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,690 miles

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Damage to n/s/f indicator lens

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

Fail 25 May 2007 77,621 miles

O/s & n/s front brake pads worn

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 77,621 miles

O/s & n/s front brake pads worn

Pass 31 May 2006 62,972 miles

Cut in tread n/s/r tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AD02 JZF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

AD02 JZF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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