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GD02 WOB

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 WOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 123,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate rusting badly

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

both outer sills very weak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,385 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2021 119,385 miles

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

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

Central centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 114,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play tie rod

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play tie rod

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2016 94,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,061 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil leak noted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,765 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,595 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,177 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

osr tyre cracked/perishing wall to tread area.nsr tyre bald on raised inner section and approaching `T` bars.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,343 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre cracked/perishing wall to tread area.nsr tyre bald on raised inner section and approaching `T` bars.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,117 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 WOB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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