MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GF02 VRD registered?
GF02 VRD is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2002.
Is GF02 VRD safe to buy?
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