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FA02 GXT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,634 mi
Last recorded77,634 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 GXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,753 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil seepage on engine.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Also exhaust blowing slightly. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and or lens (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil seepage on engine.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,210 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 62,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,118 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,110 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,375 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,212 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)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,211 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 16,254 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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FA02 GXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA02 GXT, 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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FA02 GXT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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