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CW02 GKP

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 GKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,852 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

Fail 19 Aug 2023 127,852 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/f binding (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 127,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 0.52% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 126,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2020 124,849 miles

some under body repair

Fail 14 Apr 2020 124,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,351 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 110,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 110,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 97,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 96,835 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,718 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,417 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,280 miles

*small cracks on all tyres*

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

*small cracks on all tyres*

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 29,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,947 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 26,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,958 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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CW02 GKP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CW02 GKP, 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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CW02 GKP is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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