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AD02 JZG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 115,720 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,637 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,754 miles

Front no plate poor condition

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starting to debond

Offside Front mirror casing damage

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

both outer sills damaged

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,754 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front no plate poor condition

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush starting to debond

Offside Front mirror casing damage

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

both outer sills damaged

eml on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,892 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints .slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints .

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,135 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,135 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,857 miles

exhaust baffles loose

front tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust baffles loose

front tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,618 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

travel on foot brake

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,618 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

travel on foot brake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,505 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,517 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,479 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2007 21,579 miles

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

OSF 205/55R16W CONTINENTIAL 4-3-3 †OSR 205/55/16W CONTINENTIAL 5-5-5 †NSR 205/55R16W CONTINENTIAL 4-5-5 †NSF 205/55R16W CONTINENTIAL 3-2-3

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,053 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 JZG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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