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GF52 SXV

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 SXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,398 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,184 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers not clearing screen adequate (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf track rod end gaitor split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working ns number plate light out (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working os brake light out (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened rear discs scorn by pads (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,076 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 82,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,268 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 61,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,408 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,408 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,131 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,427 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 34,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,360 miles

Damage to offside outer sill

Nearside exterior mirror casing loose

Nearside front tyre worn low 3mm. 205/55/16

Fail 26 Sep 2005 26,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Damage to offside outer sill

Nearside exterior mirror casing loose

Nearside front tyre worn low 3mm. 205/55/16

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 SXV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SXV, 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 GF52 SXV registered?

GF52 SXV is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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