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GF52 LUH

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 LUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,153 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers poor /both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 7 Apr 2017 89,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not working

em light on

wipers poor /both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,473 miles

centre stop not working

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,319 miles

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust mount weld broken

Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,096 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,197 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,505 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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GF52 LUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GF52 LUH, 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

How do I check the history of GF52 LUH?

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What year was GF52 LUH registered?

GF52 LUH is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is GF52 LUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 LUH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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