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GF52 SYC

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear seat belt deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2025

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear seat belt deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,632 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear seat belt deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front rim damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2024 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers spilt (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc heavily scored pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both rear seat belt deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre edges and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front rim damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 66,197 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 63,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 61,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,214 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,472 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,161 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 39,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,860 miles

both front wheel rims slightly bent.

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 SYC is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF52 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

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

Is GF52 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 SYC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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