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GF52 PWK

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,929 mi
Last recorded37,929 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 PWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,929 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Aug 2007 37,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,474 miles

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

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 PWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK?

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What year was GF52 PWK registered?

GF52 PWK is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is GF52 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 PWK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF52 PWK have outstanding finance?

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