MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,908 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine man light on
both outer sills damaged
o/s/f seat adjust not working
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front and rear brake discs corroded
both outer sills damaged
brake pad warning light on
eml on
o/s/f seat adjust not working
pad wiring loom missing front
boot difficult to open
brake pad warning light on dash
damage to both outer sills
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
air bag light on dash
drivers seat dont adjust back or forward adjuster handle broke
engine idle eratic just after start up
front brake discs detereated on inner face
near side front brake pad warning wire broke and insecure
off side rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner edge
Oil leak
air bag light on
both front tyres worn on edges
o/s/f seat adjust mech not working
rear brake pads appear low
rear bumper damage
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
air bag light on
both front tyres worn on edges
o/s/f seat adjust mech not working
rear brake pads appear low
rear bumper damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AD02 ZHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 ZHB, 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 ZHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.
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