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GD02 XCH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,185 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 76,171 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,537 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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)

Oil leak ()

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2015 73,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,682 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 May 2013 69,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre is perishing

O/S/F Tyre is perishing

O/S/R Tyre is perishing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 69,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre is perishing

O/S/F Tyre is perishing

O/S/R Tyre is perishing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 67,262 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F- N/S/R- O/S/R Tyres are wearing on the edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre is perishing

O/S/R Wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 67,262 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F- N/S/R- O/S/R Tyres are wearing on the edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre is perishing

O/S/R Wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 May 2011 62,455 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting close to wear sensors

Fail 24 May 2011 62,454 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

front brake pads getting close to wear sensors

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,832 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,927 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 XCH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XCH, 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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What year was GD02 XCH registered?

GD02 XCH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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