Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
LO02 ZBLMOT history
LO02 ZBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,783 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 112,783 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,700 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO02 ZBL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO02 ZBL was last recorded at 112,783 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 112,780 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,700 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 112,783 miles
- 2022 – 109,376 miles
- 2021 – 105,434 miles
- 2020 – 97,051 miles
- 2019 – 82,375 miles
- 2017 – 68,822 miles
- 2016 – 58,199 miles
- 2015 – 56,707 miles
- 2014 – 54,909 miles
- 2013 – 51,960 miles
- 2012 – 50,420 miles
- 2011 – 48,316 miles
- 2010 – 44,578 miles
- 2009 – 41,886 miles
- 2008 – 38,457 miles
- 2007 – 34,492 miles
- 2006 – 30,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,783 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are corroded on the inner brake faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside play in door hinge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,783 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 112,783 miles
- Test number
- 959368164997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,780 miles (+3,404)1 dangerous8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,780 miles
- Test number
- 408065396971
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,376 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,376 miles
- Test number
- 681713299941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,315 miles (+3,881)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,315 miles
- Test number
- 645944688873
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass105,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 105,434 miles
- Test number
- 824743531122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,432 miles (+8,381)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,432 miles
- Test number
- 662093798880
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive engine over heating leaking a/freeze and water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,051 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 97,051 miles
- Test number
- 971423794352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,049 miles (+14,674)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,049 miles
- Test number
- 900010037734
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,375 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 82,375 miles
- Test number
- 177066929470
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are corroded on the inner brake faces (1.2.1 (e))
Fail82,373 miles (+13,551)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,373 miles
- Test number
- 631134635387
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner part of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs are corroded on the inner brake faces (1.2.1 (e))
Pass68,822 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 68,822 miles
- Test number
- 792598628325
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside play in door hinge
Fail68,822 miles (+9)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,822 miles
- Test number
- 984497834954
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside play in door hinge
Fail68,813 miles (+10,614)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,813 miles
- Test number
- 698542844798
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside play in door hinge
Pass58,199 miles (+1,492)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,199 miles
- Test number
- 990528417771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,707 miles
- Test number
- 809556385072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,707 miles (+1,798)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,707 miles
- Test number
- 245616485096
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,909 miles (+2,949)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 54,909 miles
- Test number
- 985343684079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre stoplamp n/w (unsure if connected)
Pass51,960 miles (+1,540)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,960 miles
- Test number
- 967685983009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,420 miles (+17)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,420 miles
- Test number
- 267638382063
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail50,403 miles (+2,087)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,403 miles
- Test number
- 195616782018
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass48,316 miles (+3,738)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,316 miles
- Test number
- 708077181023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,578 miles (+2,692)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,578 miles
- Test number
- 881971470063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,886 miles (+3,429)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 41,886 miles
- Test number
- 661357689067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,457 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,457 miles
- Test number
- 584339588009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,492 miles (+4,404)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,492 miles
- Test number
- 154127487092
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass30,088 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,088 miles
- Test number
- 520187986028
- NoteFront tyres wearing on the outer edges.
- NoteSlight play in the steering.
- NoteO/s parking brake reading low.
Questions about LO02 ZBL
- Does LO02 ZBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO02 ZBL expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO02 ZBL?
- The MOT on LO02 ZBL expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO02 ZBL done?
- LO02 ZBL was recorded at 112,783 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
- Has LO02 ZBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO02 ZBL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LO02 ZBL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LO02 ZBL find?
- LO02 ZBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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