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GF02 VRD

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,420 mi
Last recorded188,420 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 VRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2018 188,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.61% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off/side front and rear and near/side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 176,479 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 165,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 154,193 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 154,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 137,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 123,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 114,042 miles

engine management light is on.

front fog light is broken but taped over

spare wheel fitted , making one steel and three alli,

water leval low.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 101,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,046 miles

Both front discs wearing slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front brake discs worn

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

Pass 21 May 2009 85,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,110 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 68,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 60,291 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 VRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRD, 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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GF02 VRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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