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GD02 EEG

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,161 mi
Last recorded125,161 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 EEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 125,161 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near side (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,528 miles

Eng man light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s , o/s front tyres worn out on inside edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perrishing- no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake discs corroded n/s , o/s

Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,528 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s , o/s front tyres worn out on inside edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perrishing- no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm- worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake discs corroded n/s , o/s

Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 110,982 miles

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

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

e.m.l lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,606 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on (amber)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,069 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 883,476 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 88,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,146 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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GD02 EEG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD02 EEG, 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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GD02 EEG is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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