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AP02 GWF

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,135 mi
Last recorded144,135 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 GWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 144,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,711 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 124,114 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 124,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,872 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,826 miles

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 6 Nov 2013 107,425 miles

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

bothside rear tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil below min mark

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

check tracking

engine oil below min mark

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,403 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing worn / noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,403 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

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

nearside rear wheel bearing worn / noisy

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,839 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 85,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,977 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 78,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

engine management light staying on

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 70,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s door check strap loose.Rev lights inop &

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,019 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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AP02 GWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP02 GWF, 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 AP02 GWF registered?

AP02 GWF is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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