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GD51 AGO

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,424 mi
Last recorded211,424 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 AGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 211,424 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 211,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 200,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside headlamps causing poor image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot seeping grease

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 200,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside headlamps causing poor image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot seeping grease

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 192,506 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Inner front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner c.v gaitor minor leak of grease

rear suspension road springs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 192,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Inner front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner c.v gaitor minor leak of grease

rear suspension road springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 185,238 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 185,238 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 179,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 172,606 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 166,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 160,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 160,229 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 145,413 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 145,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 131,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 113,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 113,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 99,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,177 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 67,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GD51 AGO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD51 AGO, 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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GD51 AGO is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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