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GD02 YZW

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,276 mi
Last recorded119,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 YZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2020 119,276 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill - complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak And middle section - middle section hanger broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 116,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 110,778 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 107,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 102,627 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 98,682 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 98,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 83,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 83,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,324 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,562 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 YZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

GD02 YZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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