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GF02 JHE

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,706 mi
Last recorded147,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 JHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 147,706 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 142,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,527 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint worn close to limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,127 miles

Both front suspension top mountings have slight play.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,048 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,841 miles

Offside steering rack inner joint worn slightly.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,432 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,894 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,828 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,299 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2010 42,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,721 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear marks

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,708 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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GF02 JHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF02 JHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF02 JHE registered?

GF02 JHE is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is GF02 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 JHE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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