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GD02 HVM

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,685 mi
Last recorded99,685 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 HVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,242 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,213 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both lamps. (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both sides. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Brake wear indicator wire. (1.9.2a)

Central Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure.

Central Heat shield insecure but not likley to fall off.

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking with age.

Over heated during test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,798 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,717 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,659 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,113 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front inner wheel arch liners show signs of tyre contact, no contact at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front inner wheel arch liners show signs of tyre contact, no contact at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches show signs of contact with tyre not at time of test

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on edges , perished /spliting on tread and side walls

Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches show signs of contact with tyre not at time of test

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on edges , perished /spliting on tread and side walls

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,664 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,664 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,738 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2005 28,573 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 HVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GD02 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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