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AD02 ZHB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,908 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 101,908 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,175 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 99,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,418 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 94,418 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,344 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,096 miles

both outer sills damaged

o/s/f seat adjust not working

Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,595 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,990 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,939 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 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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What year was AD02 ZHB registered?

AD02 ZHB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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